The FAFSA debacle is throwing a wrench in students' college plans
May 1 is a traditional decision day for many high school seniors to pick their college. But this year's trouble with the federal financial aid form has thrown that process into turmoil.
Trump Defends Order After Court Declines To Reinstate Travel Ban
One day after a federal appeals court declined to lift a temporary restraining order on President Trump's travel ban, NPR considers what happens next for travelers and in the courts.
Grey Gardens, Famed Home Of Jackie Kennedy Relatives, For Sale
Grey Gardens — the Long Island estate made famous in the 1975 documentary about Jackie Kennedy Onassis' reclusive cousins — is back on the market after 40 years.
'Migrant Hire' Connects Refugees To German Tech Industry
With an aging population and skilled labor shortage, German industry leaders view the almost million migrants who have arrived since 2015 as an opportunity. But integrating them quickly into the labor market is a challenge. Syrian refugee Hussein Shaker may have the answer. He's founded Migrant Hire, a website that helps refugees with software development skills obtain jobs in the capital's lively tech scene.
'John Wick, Chapter 2': A 'Violent Ballet' Of Action
NPR movie critic Bob Mondello reviews John Wick: Chapter 2, an action — repeat "action" — thriller starring Keanu Reeves.
'Wired' Declares Coding As Next Blue-Collar Job Boom
This week, an article in Wired declared, "The Next Big Blue-Collar Job Is Coding." NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with reporter Clive Thompson about the article.
Boston Symphony Orchestra Gets Grammy Nods For Shostakovich Recordings
The Boston Symphony Orchestra is up for two Grammys for its series of recordings of Shostakovich symphonies. It was recorded in front of a live audience, but it's not one seamless performance.
Trump Agrees To Honor 'One China' Policy In Call With Xi Jinping
The White House says President Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, and "agreed, at the request of President Xi, to honor our 'One China' policy." NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Dan Blumenthal of the American Enterprise Institute about what that means for U.S. relations with China and Taiwan.
American Love For The Family Sedan Fades As Sales Fall
America's affection for the family sedan is fading. Sales of mid-sized and large cars are falling as customers snap up pickup trucks and SUVs instead.
'Yahoo News' Reporter Interviews Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with reporter Mike Isikoff. In a Yahoo News exclusive interview, Isikoff confronts President Bashar al-Assad about his human rights record, his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and whether he would step aside as president if it could help end the war in Syria.