The Supreme Court hands DOGE a victory in accessing Social Security information
The Supreme Court has handed DOGE at least a temporary victory. The team can keep accessing information collected by the Social Security Administration, including medical and mental health records.
Why The Second U.S.-North Korea Summit Dealt A Setback To South Korea's Plans
Last week's summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended without a deal. This was a big setback to South Korean leader Moon Jae-in.
New Orleans Divided Over Airbnbs And City Goals
New Orleans has seen a boom of Airbnbs. What to do about it is dividing city residents and pitting two goals against each other: economic activity and preserving the culture of the city.
The Debate Over Maine's State Bird Comes Down To Specificity
A debate is brewing in Maine over the state bird — the chickadee. There's more than one type of chickadee in Maine — and bird experts say the state should pick one.
Joe Beef Chef David McMillan On How Sobriety Changed His Life And Businesses
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with David McMillan, chef and owner of Joe Beef in Montreal, about how his decision to embrace sobriety has impacted his life and those around him.
A Year Later, West Virginia Educators Reflect On Strike And What's Changed
West Virginia teachers and school personnel went on strike last year for two weeks. The strike inspired teachers in other states to take similar action. A year later, was the strike worth it?
How Christian Siriano Broke The Internet With His Inclusive Design At The Oscars
Billy Porter of the TV series Pose wore a gender bending velvet tuxedo gown to the Oscars. "[Porter] just really wanted to wear something that made him feel really good," its designer Siriano said.
Governments Struggle To Find A Way To Pay Retirement Pension Bills
There's a growing fiscal crisis hitting cities, counties and states across the U.S. It's all about generous retiree health benefits that historically haven't been fully funded.
SpaceX Crew Dragon Lands Crucial Station Docking
The SpaceX capsule has docked at the International Space Station. It's the first U.S. spacecraft capable of carrying humans to be launched since NASA stopped developing its own space shuttles in 2011.
Black Psychologist Gives Take On Meadows' Defense Against Charges Trump Is 'Racist'
Psychologist Deborah Plummer, author of Some of My Friends Are..., talks to NPR's Michel Martin about the moment a GOP Congressman brought in a black woman to rebut charges the president is a racist.
