Young people sued Montana over climate change and won. Republicans are pushing back
Young people in Montana won a lawsuit against the state for promoting fossil fuels, saying it violated the right to "a clean and healthful environment." This year, lawmakers tried to change that.
A Reminder Of How Good People Can Be To One Another During The Shutdown
After airing a piece featuring a federal worker who wasn't sure if he could get his son a birthday present, a number of NPR listeners wrote to us wanting to help.
A Timeline Of What Roger Stone Said — And When — In Relation To His Indictment
Roger Stone worked on the Trump campaign in 2016. His communications about the release of the personal emails from the Clinton campaign chairman have raised the interest of the special counsel.
Former U.S. Ambassador To Venezuela Discusses Current Political Turmoil
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with former Ambassador to Venezuela Patrick Duddy about the Trump administration's push to oust Nicolás Maduro as president of Venezuela.
Stakes Rise In Venezuela In The Campaign To Oust Nicolás Maduro As President
In Venezuela, the stakes are rising in the internationally-backed drive to oust President Nicolás Maduro as his challenger stages a rally in the capital. The U.S. warned the regime not to touch him.
Some Members Of Congress Want To Make Sure Contractors Get Backpay
Federal employees will receive backpay when the government reopens. Federal contractors will not, but some in Congress are trying to change that.
The Super Bowl And Musician Protests Of The Past
Numerous artists reportedly passed on the opportunity to perform at this year's Super Bowl. DJs Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Garcia look back at past musician protests.
In Oakdale, La., The Government Shutdown Is Having Ripple Effects
In the town of Oakdale, La., the government shutdown has far-reaching effects, from restaurants to barber shops, all the way up to the mayor's office.
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen Discusses Latest In Talks To End Shutdown
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., about the latest progress to end the partial government shutdown after weeks of a stalemate.
What The Latest Layoffs Mean For Digital Journalism
Over the last two days, three large media companies have announced significant layoffs. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with New York Times media reporter Edmund Lee about what the layoffs mean.
African-American Advertising Pioneer Barbara Gardner Proctor Dies At 86
Trailblazing Chicago businesswoman Barbara Gardner Proctor, who was best known as the founder of the first ad agency owned by an African-American woman, died at 86 last month.