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.
Finnish Journalist Mari Karppinen On How She Decided To Cover Trump's Press Conference
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Mari Karppinen, U.S. correspondent for MTV News Finland, about Wednesday's press conference with Presidents Niinisto and Trump, after her questions went viral.
Actress Da'Vine Joy Randolph On Her Role In 'Dolemite Is My Name'
Da'Vine Joy Randolph plays a comedian in the new movie Dolemite Is My Name. The actress plays a strong, curvy, funny, black single mother who subverts stereotypes of the Blaxploitation era.
Some Plants And Animals Have An Edge When It Comes To Surviving The Warming Climate
When it comes to surviving the warming climate, scientists are finding that some plants and animals have an edge. The hope is that these "super adapters" can help preserve their species.
Rep. Adam Smith Discusses The Trump Administration's Involvement With Aid To Ukraine
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Adam Smith of the House Armed Services Committee, about the Trump administration's decision to withhold — then release — U.S. security assistance to Ukraine.
What Afghans Want To Happen To Their Country After Peace Talks Stalled
People in Kabul, Afghanistan, are grappling with the stalled peace deal and the prospects of the return of the Taliban to govern the country.
Why All Those Criticisms About Millennials Aren't Necessarily Fair
Lazy. Coddled. Afraid of Adulthood. These adjectives are often used to describe millennials. But are they accurate?
How Rep. Susan Wild Is Balancing The Impeachment Inquiry, Her Constituents' Concerns
Pennsylvania Democratic Rep. Susan Wild recently came out in support of the impeachment inquiry, but her constituents say they want her to focus on pocketbook issues.
As Pressure From Regulators Increases, Juul Shifts Its Strategy
The vaping company Juul is under intense pressure from regulators and politicians. It's spending more on lobbying, public relations and grassroots campaigns to stir up opposition to new vaping laws.
Trump Keeps Using The Word 'Treason' But What's The Criminal Definition Of The Word?
President Trump has accused Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., of treason and whoever gave information to the whistleblower of being a spy. NPR looks at the criminal definitions of those words.
Boeing Safety Engineer Filed Ethics Complaint Last Year Over 737 Max Safety Upgrades
A Boeing engineer filed an ethics complaint last year accusing the company of rejecting 737 Max safety upgrades. Meanwhile, the FAA has ordered airlines to inspect other 737s for structural cracks.
Former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison
A jury sentenced former Dallas officer Amber Guyger to 10 years in prison for killing her neighbor after mistaking him for an intruder. In an emotional moment, the victim's brother forgave her.