The religious context of the Minnesota shootings
The man charged with killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband is connected to a once-fringe religious movement that is now growing quickly, and which uses inflammatory anti-abortion rhetoric.
Army Corps Of Engineers Grants Easement For Dakota Access Pipeline
The Army Corps of Engineers has granted the final easement needed to finish the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline, according to a court filing Tuesday.
DHS Secretary John Kelly Says He Regrets Rollout Of Immigration Orders
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly told Congress Tuesday that in retrospect he should have delayed President Trump's travel ban by a few days to have better prepared lawmakers.
State Lawmakers Attempt To Counter Ballot Initiatives
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Alan Greenblatt, who covers politics and policy for Governing magazine, about how state legislators around the country are passing laws to counter local ballot initiatives they don't agree with.
Famously Eccentric Comedian Irwin Corey Dies At 102
"The World's Foremost Authority" has died at age 102. Professor Irwin Corey was a staple on late-night TV. In his 90s, he was panhandling for social causes in Manhattan.
Justice Department Urges Appeals Court To Reinstate Travel Ban
The Justice Department filed a brief with a federal appeals court Monday considering whether to overrule a judge's temporary stay on President Trump's executive actions on immigration.
Trump Makes First Visit To U.S. Central Command In Florida
President Trump visited U.S. Central Command in Florida Monday and met with troops for the first time as their commander-in-chief. He promised to always have their backs. Trump also had a message for ISIS.
Boston Fans Celebrate Astonishing Super Bowl Victory
Boston fans are celebrating an astonishing Super Bowl win. The New England Patriots came from behind Sunday night to beat the Atlanta Falcons in overtime.
Sports Book Fails To Adjust Odds For Super Bowl Coin Flip
When is a coin flip not a 50-50 proposition? When it's the New England Patriots calling it in the air. One sports book didn't know this during Sunday night's Super Bowl coin toss, and it was costly.
Senate Dogged By Delays In Confirming Trump Cabinet Nominees
President Trump enters the third week of his presidency with only a handful of his cabinet secretaries in place. NPR takes a look at what's behind the delay.
