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.
How A Teenager's Death Became A Political Weapon In Germany's Immigration Debate
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Yascha Mounk, associate professor at Johns Hopkins University, about how the rape and murder of a 14-year-old girl by a refugee has activated fault lines and intense debate across Germany.
How The Government Shutdown Is Affecting This Louisiana Town
Prison guards have to be tough on the job. But after weeks of working without pay, corrections officers at a federal prison in rural Louisiana are feeling exhaustion, stress and high emotions.
There May Be Some Progress Toward Resolving Partial Government Shutdown
Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer have been talking, and President Trump says if they can come to an agreement, he will support it.
Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips Discusses Plans To End The Government Shutdown
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., about a plan put forward by 30 moderate House Democrats to reopen the government.
The State Of U.S. Diplomats Who Are Working In Venezuela
The State Department says Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro can't expel U.S. diplomats since it no longer recognizes him as the nation's leader. But where does that leave the U.S. personnel?
U.S. Aviation Industry Sounds Alarm Over Concerns As Shutdown Continues
On Wednesday, unions representing airline pilots, air-traffic controllers and flight attendants said there would be serious safety concerns if the partial government shutdown continues.
Competing Proposals To Reopen The Government Fail In The Senate
Competing proposals to end the shutdown failed in the Senate. President Trump continues to press for money for a border wall and Democrats say they won't negotiate until the government reopens.
In Venezuela, President Nicolás Maduro Remains In Power, Supported By Military
A day after opposition leader Juan Guaidó declared himself Venezuela's leader, President Nicolás Maduro remains in power with the full support of the military.
In Nicaragua, 2 Prominent Journalists Face Charges Of Terrorism In Attack On Press
Two journalists imprisoned in Nicaragua will hear the evidence against them in court Friday. The government says they fomented hate while reporting on President Daniel Ortega's crackdown on freedoms.
Jonas Mekas, Champion Of Underground Filmmakers, Dies At 96
Jonas Mekas survived a Nazi labor camp and landed in New York City in 1949. He picked up a 16mm camera and began filming the new world around him. Mekas died Wednesday at 96.
What Happened When Panera Launched A 'Pay What You Can' Experiment
In 2010, Panera launched an experiment at a few of their cafes. They told customers: Pay what you can afford. NPR's Planet Money looks at how that experiment turned out.