Trump's massive spending bill & the GOP's priorities
House Republicans muscled through President Trump's massive tax and spending bill this week. The vote this week sends a clear message about where the Republican party is today.
A Small Plastic Package Is A Big Culprit Of The Waste Filling Oceans
To really understand the plastic problem in countries like the Philippines, you have to understand how consumer goods there are packaged.
UNC Chancellor Announces Removal Of Remaining Silent Sam Monument, Then Resigns
The chancellor at the University of North Carolina announced that the rest of the Silent Sam Confederate monument is coming down. She then announced her resignation as chancellor.
U.K. Lawmakers Reject Theresa May's Brexit Plan
On Tuesday, British lawmakers overwhelmingly rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's plan for how Britain would leave the European Union.
L.A. Student Reporter Discusses Ongoing Teachers' Strike
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Carmen Gonzalez, a student reporter for Boyle Heights Beat, about the teachers' strike in Los Angeles.
Cost To Military Of Extreme Weather Events Is Likely To Grow
The Marine Corps base Camp Lejeune was devastated by Hurricane Florence. Climate scientists say global warming will inevitably mean more such damage to the country's national security infrastructure.
Central Floridians Debate What People From Tampa Should Be Called
Central Florida is debating the question of what Tampa residents should be called. Tampanians, Tampans or is it Tampeños? NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with TV host Mario R. Núñez, who sparked this debate.
Traveling, Courage And Acts Of Kindness: A Human Story Of Illegal Border Crossing
In light of President Trump's plan to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, author Peter Behrens has this commentary and the story of one man who risked everything to come to the U.S. in 2017
Senate Judiciary Committee Questions William Barr, Trump's Pick For Attorney General
William Barr is in line to be President Trump's next attorney general and the Senate Judiciary Committee had a lot of questions for him.
The School Board's View Of The Los Angeles Teacher Strike
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Nick Melvoin, vice president of the Los Angeles Unified School District board of education, about the walkout of 31,000 teachers' union members.
Some Travelers Expressing Gratitude For TSA Workers Amid Shutdown
As the shutdown continues, the number of TSA agents calling in sick continues to rise, meaning longer security lines. But some delayed travelers are mixing their frustration with gratitude.
Gannett Faces Hostile Bid From Company Known For Gutting Newsrooms
Gannett, the owner of USA Today and some 100 other newspaper properties has received an unsolicited bid from another newspaper group, MNG, known for imposing severe cost-cutting measures.