A Rorschach test for America? Covering the military parade and a No Kings rally on the same day
Last weekend's military parade and No Kings rallies could be seen as an example of a DIVIDED America… a moment where our differences were placed in pretty stark relief. But reporting from both places on the same day… you see something different.
Opposition Leader Juan Guaidó Returns To Venezuela After Warm U.S. Reception
After receiving a warm bipartisan reception in the U.S. Congress, the man the Trump administration recognizes as Venezuela's interim president, Juan Guaidó, returns to Caracas.
New England Used To Have Several Republicans In Congress. Now There's Only One
There was once a healthy contingent of Republicans in New England's congressional delegation. Now there's just one. Former Rep. Charlie Bass, R-N.H., talks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about what happened.
Palestinian Authority President Abbas Encourages U.N. To Oppose Trump Mideast Plan
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas responded at the UN to the Trump administration's vision for the Middle East by saying "a thousand nos." He's urging U.N. diplomats to reject it too.
His Work Is Set In Stone All Over Washington, D.C.
Nick Benson upholds the ancient craft of stone-carving letters. His work has been recognized with a MacArthur "genius" grant. Now he's working on the new Eisenhower Monument in Washington, D.C.
New Pentagon Budget Proposes Funding Cuts To Military Newspaper 'Stars And Stripes'
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Terry Leonard, editorial director of Stars and Stripes. The Pentagon proposes to cut some funding from the military newspaper, which is editorially independent.
A Contest For Students: Deliver A Stump Speech
Why should candidates have all the fun? NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Hannah McCarthy, host of New Hampshire Public Radio's Civics 101 podcast, about their student stump speech contest.
The State Of Play In New Hampshire Hours Before Polls Close
Hours before polls close in the New Hampshire primary, the Democratic presidential race appears unsettled and unpredictable. Will New Hampshire winnow the field or merely extend the confusion?
What Democrats Want To See Happen During The New Hampshire Primary
The New Hampshire primary is Tuesday, and Democrats want a less dramatic outcome than last week. They're also looking for bigger turnout, since Iowa's contest signaled potentially soft enthusiasm.
Joseph Shabalala, Founder Of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Dies At 78
Joseph Shabalala, founder of the acclaimed South African musical group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, died in Pretoria on Tuesday. He was 78.