Space Force officer reacts after Supreme Court allows transgender military ban
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Bree Fram, a U.S. Space Force officer, about the Supreme Court decision to allow the Trump administration's ban on trans troops to continue being enacted.
Final Assault On Last ISIS Stronghold Doesn't Mean It Will Disappear Immediately
The Syrian Democratic Forces, with U.S. air support, are carrying out what is hoped to be the final assault on ISIS. This does not mean ISIS will disappear as its ideology remains powerful.
Human Rights Watch Raises Alarms About How ISIS Children Suspects Are Being Treated
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Jo Becker, advocacy director for the children's rights division at Human Rights Watch, about a new report on abusive interrogations of child ISIS suspects.
'Captain Marvel' Earns $153 Million During Opening Weekend
Captain Marvel blasted through an attempt to silence her this weekend, and had a $153 million opening.
A Tribe Called Quest's 'Electric Relaxation' Celebrates 25 Years
The song "Electric Relaxation" from the hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest officially hit the airwaves 25 years ago this month. The single came off their classic album, Midnight Marauders.
Legislation May Be In The Works On Capitol Hill To Crack Down On Big Tech
The Democratic majority in Congress means lawmakers are taking another look at big tech with the focus on issues like privacy and mergers rather than alleged political biases.
The Race Is On For Control Of 5G Wireless Communications — And China Is In The Lead
The Chinese telecom giant Huawei is winning the race to build 5G networks worldwide. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Harvard Law professor Susan Crawford about why that's a national security threat.
Ethiopian Airlines Crash Leaves 35 Countries Mourning
People from 35 countries died when an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 crashed Sunday Many on board the doomed flight worked for United Nations agencies and were headed to a conference in Nairobi.
157 Killed In Ethiopian Airlines Crash
All 157 people aboard an Ethiopian Airlines jetliner died in a crash Sunday, shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa. The victims are from more than 30 different countries including the U.S.
Safeguarding Mobile Homes Against Tornadoes
Auburn University engineering professor David Roueche tells NPR's Michel Martin simple fixes could help reduce the loss of life when tornadoes, like the one that struck last week, hit mobile homes.
Deal, No Deal Or Delay? Crucial Brexit Votes Ahead Of March Deadline
A series of crucial votes are planned in the British parliament this coming week, as the March 29 deadline for leaving the European Union approaches.