Los Angeles immigration raid protests update
Members of the California National Guard have arrived in downtown Los Angeles. President Trump ordered 2,000 Guard troops to be deployed following protests in the LA area over raids by ICE.
Apocalypse With Absurdity: 'Save Yourselves!' Offers A Perfect Mix For Year 2020
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with actor Sunita Mani about diversity in Hollywood and her role in the new film Save Yourselves!.
A Look At Why Johnson & Johnson Paused Coronavirus Vaccine Trial
The development of a coronavirus vaccine is nearing the finish, but there have been stumbles. NPR discusses the pause in Johnson & Johnson's trial and the testing stages of other vaccines.
North Carolina Lawmakers Split On Absentee Ballot Rules After 2018 Election Scandal
With hundreds of thousands of North Carolina absentee ballots in the mail, Democrats and Republicans there are still fighting over the rules on how to fill out and when to submit those ballots.
Amy Coney Barrett Doesn't Identify Her Stance On Abortion Rights At Senate Hearing
Abortion has been an important topic in most recent Supreme Court confirmation hearings. Like many nominees before her, Judge Amy Coney Barrett was coy about her views on abortion rights.
Amy Coney Barrett Faces Questions On Her Philosophy From Senate Judiciary Committee
On the second day of confirmation hearings, Judge Amy Coney Barrett faced questions on her judicial philosophy. But she cited precedent that she could not answer how she might rule on future cases.
California GOP On Party's Refusal To Remove Illegal Ballot Drop Boxes
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Hector Barajas, spokesman for the California Republican Party, about why the party won't comply with orders to remove unofficial ballot drop boxes around the state.
American Centenarian Athlete With 5 World Records Dies At 105
Donald Pellmann, who set five Senior Olympics records at the age of 100, died this week at age 105.
Vatican Plagued By Scandal As Pope Francis Sorts Through Its Finances
Pope Francis faces a scandal as he tries to sort out the Vatican's finances. This month, he appeared publicly with European financial inspectors to reassure them that he's cleaning house.
What Is Amy Coney Barrett's Stance On Issues That Often Arise Before Supreme Court?
Judge Amy Coney Barrett fielded questions from senators on Tuesday on the second day of her confirmation hearings for the U.S. Supreme Court.
New Study Predicts Over 400,000 Pandemic-Related Deaths In The U.S. This Year
A new study estimates the pandemic could cause over 400,000 deaths in the U.S. this year. It includes those who died of COVID-19 and people who died due to disruptions caused by the pandemic.