Florida mom runs world-record mile while pushing a stroller
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Kaitlin Donner, who set a new world record time for running a mile with a child in a stroller.
Pennsylvania Has 10 Days To Redraw Congressional Maps
On Monday, the United States Supreme Court declared it will not get in the way of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court order that will require the state legislature to redraw its congressional map by Feb. 15.
Stocks Take Big Hit As Dow Falls 1,175 Points
The stock markets went through a whipsaw trading session on Monday, punctured by bouts of panic. At one point, the Dow fell as much as 1,579 points, the largest intraday-point drop in the history of the index.
How Lax Regulations Make It Easy For Politicians To Run 'Zombie' Campaigns
An investigation has uncovered dozens of old, seemingly delinquent political campaigns spending money long after the actual campaigning is over. Christopher O'Donnell of the Tampa Bay Times talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about how lax regulations make it easy for former politicians to tap into campaign funds.
What The Eagles' Super Bowl Win Means For Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl for the first time in history on Sunday. NPR's Gene Demby is from Philadelphia, and talks about what the win means for the city and for him.
Emails From Inside The FBI Give Insight To Reaction When Former Director Comey Was Fired
In the days after President Trump fired FBI director James Comey, the White House told the public that the bureau had "lost confidence" in its leader. New e-mails obtained by the Lawfare blog paint a different picture of the reaction inside the FBI. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Benjamin Wittes, Lawfare's editor-in-chief and a fellow at the Brookings Institution.
Anti-Corruption Campaign In Saudi Arabia Raises Questions On Economic Health Of Country
Saudi Arabia's attorney general says the kingdom has netted more than $100 billion from princes and businessmen being held at a luxury hotel in the capital, Riyadh. The incident has raised questions about the economic health of the oil-rich kingdom.
Syrian Civil War Intensifies With Air Strikes In Civilian Areas
Air strikes by the Syrian government and its Russian backers have increased, hitting hospitals and apparently employing chlorine gas. The escalation comes after rebels shot down a Russian plane.
After Deadly Mudslides In California, Residents Are Trying To Plan For Next Time
Mudslides and debris flow in Southern California killed more than 20 people in January. Public safety officials say people in flow-prone areas throughout the western U.S. need to spend more time preparing for the possibility of these natural disasters.