Supreme Court allows quick third-country deportations, for now
The Supreme Court blocked a court order requiring 15 days notice — enough time to contact their lawyers — to individuals the Trump administration is trying to deport to countries other than their own.
Scary Christmas Stories: What Happens To Kids Who Try To Catch Santa
What happens to children who try to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus? Find out in these scary stories from Amanda Tschauder of Imperial Beach, Calif., and Amy Linn, of Napa, Calif.
The History Of Gift Wrap
In 1917, the Hall brothers sold tissue paper during the holiday season for gift wrap in a shop in downtown Kansas City, Mo — until they ran out. They quickly turned to something they had on hand, envelope liners; they sold out again, and a few years later, they were printing their own decorative gift wrap. It was the first product Hallmark made other than gift cards.
High School Football Team Helps Texas Town Rebound After Hurricane Harvey
When Hurricane Harvey stormed ashore in August, it devastated Refugio, Texas. Now, several months later, the town is rebuilding and buoyed the success of its high school football team.
Barbershop Talks The Republican Tax Bill And Basketball
Guest host Ray Suarez talks to Mary Kate Cary, Kevin Blackistone and Paul Butler about end of year news.
Three Months After Irma, The State Of Barbuda
In early September, Hurricane Irma cut a path of destruction across the Atlantic. Barbuda is among the string of tiny islands in the Caribbean that suffered some of the worst damage. Freelance journalist Anika Kentish provides a sense of how Barbuda is doing.
The New Normal? Scientists Say The Fire Season Is Getting Longer And More Destructive
This year looks to go down as the worst year on record for wildfires in California. NPR's Ray Suarez discusses with UCLA professor Glen Macdonald about what we can expect moving forward.
Short-Term Spending Resolution: Are The Days Of Annual Budget Proposals Behind Us?
Days after a monumental tax bill victory, Republican lawmakers scored another partisan win: a spending bill that will temporarily extend federal funding until January 19, 2018. It's the second short term budget resolution by Republicans this year, keeping a government shut-down at bay — for now.
What Kind Of Due Process Are Those Accused Of Sexual Misconduct Entitled To?
As the #MeToo movement unfolds, questions are being raised about what due process those accused of sexual misconduct are entitled to. NPR's Michel Martin explores the topic with constitutional law professor Elizabeth Price Foley.