President Trump's war on higher education
The Trump administration is at war with higher education. They've cut more than a billion dollars in research grants.
Virginia Military Institute Leader Resigns After Allegations Of Racism On Campus
The superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute has resigned. The move comes one week after the governor ordered an investigation following allegations of racism endured by Black cadets.
Colorado Governor On Ongoing Wildfires And Coronavirus Surge In His State
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis about wildfires and the management of the coronavirus in the state.
Trial Of A Priest Charged With Sexually Abusing An Altar Boy To Resume In Vatican
Proceedings in a criminal trial of a priest charged with sexually abusing a minor and a second priest accused of covering it up are scheduled to resume Tuesday in the Vatican.
Film Version Offers A New Look At Jack London's 'Martin Eden'
The new film Martin Eden is an epic retelling of Jack London's 1909 novel set in Italy in the midst of a socialist revolution. It may well be a metaphor for the "Don't tread on me" America of today.
NASA Says It Found Water Molecules On The Moon's Surface
NASA has announced the discovery of water in a sunlit crater on the moon. The water is likely trapped inside of little glass beads and may one day be useful for astronauts visiting the surface.
Is The U.S. Portraying Civilians As The Enemy?
An NPR report prompted the U.S. to investigate if civilians were killed during the raid on the ISIS leader a year ago. The results still leave questions about whether innocent men were killed.
How The Pandemic May Be Influencing Voters
A Senate race may be a toss-up in Arizona, a coronavirus hot spot. Latino and retired voters — groups the virus hit disproportionately hard — explain how their experience is informing their votes.
Political Campaigns See Flood Of Outside Money, Often From Unknown Donors
With control of the Senate at stake, record amounts of outside money are flooding into races. In North Carolina, nearly $200 million has come in, dwarfing the money raised by the candidates.
Senate To Vote On Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation For Supreme Court
The Senate is expected to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday in a mostly party-line vote. Her addition to the court days before the election has been a campaign issue.
In Nevada, Latino Activists Go Door-Knocking For Biden
Despite the pandemic, culinary union workers, who are predominantly Latino, are hitting the streets to campaign for Democrat Joe Biden in Nevada.