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.
'Inheritance' Author: Genetic Test Unravels Family History, Identity
Dani Shapiro found out through a genealogy website that the man who raised her was not her biological father. NPR's Melissa Block talks with Shapiro about her book.
Lack Of Data Processing During Government Shutdown Compounds Economic Effects
As the partial government shutdown drags on, more people, organizations and entire state governments are feeling the pain. The trickle-down in places like Texas blossoms as the shutdown continues.
The Super Blood Wolf Moon Arrives Sunday Night
A rare total lunar eclipse begins Sunday night. NPR's Melissa Block talks to Pamela Gay, host of the podcast "Astronomy Cast," about what's been dubbed the "super wolf blood moon."
During Government Shutdown, Many Federal Workers Can't Afford To Miss A Paycheck
The federal government's failure to pay its workers during the shutdown has caused hardship for many. Economist Joseph Stiglitz tells NPR's Melissa Block why so many have no savings to fall back on.
Neyla Pekarek Strikes Out On Her Own In New Album Drawing On Colorado Folklore
NPR's Melissa Block talks to Neyla Pekarek, formerly of The Lumineers, about her debut solo album, Rattlesnake, which was inspired by an actual frontierswoman named "Rattlesnake Kate."
The Democratic Response To Trump's Latest Border Security Proposal
NPR's Melissa Block speaks with Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin following President Trump's latest proposal on border security.
Thousands Gather Across U.S. For 3rd Annual Women's Marches
For the third time since President Trump's inauguration, women have gathered in Washington, D.C., for the Women's March, bringing attention to social justice issues.
Trump Pitches 3-Year Extention Of DACA Protections For Border Wall Funding
President Trump proposed a deal to congressional Democrats that would protect recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in exchange for $5.7 billion to fund the border wall.
In Exchange For Border Wall Funding, Trump Proposes Temporary Immigrant Protections
With the partial government shutdown in its fifth week, President Trump offers to extend reprieves from deportation for so-called Dreamers and other immigrants in exchange for money for a border wall.