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.
Zimbabwe Government Cracks Down After People Protest Gasoline Prices
Fuel prices more than doubled last week in Zimbabwe, prompting people to protest. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with journalist Tendai Marima about the violent government crackdown that followed.
Will He Or Won't He? The State Of This Year's State Of The Union Address
Whether or not President Trump will deliver a traditional state of the union is in doubt because of the partial government shutdown. It's allowing Washington to reexamine a century-old tradition.
'Roma' And 'The Favourite' Lead The Pack In Oscar Nominations
A look at the most popular group of Oscar contenders in a decade, as well as some surprising omissions.
Venezuela Prepares For Nationwide Protests Opposing President Maduro
Tensions are rising in Venezuela ahead of nationwide protests called by the opposition-led National Assembly. A 35-year-old leader is heading the renewed effort to oust President Nicolás Maduro.
Federal Employees Share How The Shutdown Is Affecting Them As It Goes On
Several people around the country explain how the shutdown of the federal government has touched their lives.
Supreme Court Temporarily Clears Way For Ban On Transgender Military Personnel
The Supreme Court has revived the Trump administration's ban on transgender military personnel, for now. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Shannon Minter of with the National Center for Lesbian Rights.
How The Media Covered The Standoff Between High School Student, Native American Man
The media is in the spotlight for its coverage of a standoff between Covington Catholic High School students and a Native American elder.
Coal Miners Grapple With Black Lung And Their Futures After Decades On The Job
Miners across Appalachia are dying of black lung. Now they're coming to terms with decades of dedication to a job that would drastically change their lives and that of their families.
U.S. Army War College Says 'Iran Was The Only Winner' In Study Of Iraq War
A massive new report contains details of what went right and wrong for the U.S. in the Iraq War. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Col. Frank Sobchak, one of the co-editors of the report.
