At this school, kids given detention can choose a hike instead
We take a hike in the Maine woods with high school students who've been given the option to hike instead of sit in detention.
Cities Divert Police Budget Funds To Youth Summer Jobs
Some cities are shifting money from police budgets into summer youth jobs programs. A new challenge is adapting them to be safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Lawyer Lanny Davis On Michael Cohen's Return To Prison
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with attorney Lanny Davis, about his client Michael Cohen's return to federal prison after a dispute over the conditions for his home detention.
President Trump Commutes Roger Stone's Sentence
President Trump has commuted the prison sentence of Roger Stone. Stone was convicted of lying to Congress about his efforts to contact WikiLeaks during Russia's interference in the 2016 election.
President Trump Says He Is Planning To Sign 'A Very Major Immigration Bill'
President Trump in a Friday interview on Telemundo said that soon he may introduce new measures to protect "Dreamers" — people who were brought to the U.S. as children by undocumented parents.
Union Leader On Why Kids Should Not Be Back In Classrooms This Fall
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Cecily Myart-Cruz, president of United Teachers Los Angeles, about why her union is against reopening public schools in the fall.
Lessons On Reopening Schools The U.S. Could Learn From Germany, Israel and Thailand
While the United States debates the reopening of schools, NPR correspondents discuss experiences of Germany, Israel and Thailand as they reopen classrooms during the pandemic.
Coronavirus Pandemic Halts Climate Data Collection
The pandemic has hindered climate data collection from ships and buoys in the oceans. The U.N. warns it could negatively affect climate models' accuracy unless scientists find new ways to gather data.
Experts Worry About Arizona Health Care System As State's Hospitals Near Capacity
Arizona hospitals are now reaching capacity — some have to send patients to other states. Many experts are concerned the health care system could soon crumble under pressure.