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 Number Of Heads Of State Are Absent At This Year's World Economic Forum
Of the G7 nations, only three heads of state have shown up at the World Economic Forum, a gathering for global elites to discuss world problems, including challenges to globalization.
Atlanta Airport Prepares For Super Bowl Travelers As Shutdown Continues
The busiest airport in the world is bracing for Super Bowl Weekend with depleted security resources. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Atlanta airport general manager John Selden about his concerns.
Lawsuit Alleges Migrant Children Are Used To Catch Other Undocumented Immigrants
The Trump administration is using a system that is meant to help migrant children to deport the kids and their families, according to several lawsuits filed around the country.
Los Angeles Teachers Return To Class
On Tuesday, Los Angeles teachers approved a deal with the school district — ending a six-day strike. By Wednesday morning, many educators were relieved to be back in the classroom.
In Venezuela, Opposition Leader Juan Guaidó Declares Himself Interim President
Venezuelans protested the authoritarian government of Nicolás Maduro on Wednesday. Maduro has presided over the nation's collapse and millions of people have fled the crisis.
Republican Sen. Mike Rounds Weighs In On Current Government Shutdown Stalemate
The Senate is preparing to vote on two proposals to reopen the government, but neither are expected to pass. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., about how he sees the shutdown ending.
Harris Enters 2020 Race With Political Baggage From Time As Calif. Attorney General
As Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., enters the field of 2020 Democratic contenders, NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Politico reporter Christopher Cadelago about Harris' background as a prosecutor.
FBI Agents Association Says Without Funding Important Investigations Are Stalled
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with FBI Special Agent Thomas O'Connor, president of the FBI Agents Association, about the report released Tuesday detailing how the shutdown has been affecting agents.
Biologists Test Promising Treatments For Bats Threatened By Fungal Disease
A fungal disease called white-nose syndrome has killed millions of North American cave-dwelling bats over the past decade. Now, scientists are field testing some promising treatments.
Iranian Women Are Still Trying To Make Their Voices Heard In #MeToo Movement
Iranian women have tried to build on the #MeToo movement in the West, but it's tough. They're trying to counter the country's official line — that Islamic traditions prevent harassment.