A Rorschach test for America? Covering the military parade and a No Kings rally on the same day
Last weekend's military parade and No Kings rallies could be seen as an example of a DIVIDED America… a moment where our differences were placed in pretty stark relief. But reporting from both places on the same day… you see something different.
622 Pieces — That's How Many Legos It Takes To Build An NPR Headquarters Model
Tyler Williams is on a quest to get the Lego company to make a new kind of lego set...a replica of NPR Headquarters.
Affordable Care Act Allowed More People In Arts To Obtain Healthcare
St. Louis-based singer-songwriter Beth Bombara explains why it was difficult for self-employed musicians like her to obtain health insurance before the Affordable Care Act.
Groups Protest Trump's Immigration Positions Across The Country
Immigrants and activists throughout the country are rallying in anticipation of Donald Trump's inauguration. They're protesting against mass deportation, which Trump discussed on the campaign trail.
DOJ Releases Chicago Police Department Report, Updates On Philadelphia
Department Of Justice officials released a report this week about the Chicago police department. There have also been further developments in Philadelphia and Baltimore.
Week In Politics: Senate Confirmation Hearings And Initial Steps To Repeal Obamacare
A recap of busy political news week, from contentious Senate confirmation hearings, to initial steps towards repealing the Affordable Care Act, to more questions about Trump's ties to Russia.
Barbershop: Trump's Tweets, Press Conference And Obama's Farewell
Virginia Republican Puneet Ahluwalia, conservative columnist Mona Charen and consultant Jolene Ivey discuss the biggest political stories of the week.
Leader Of Chicago Fraternal Order Of Police Responds To Justice Report
Dean Angelo, head of the Fraternal Order of Police in Chicago, responds to a critical report by the Justice Department that highlights a pattern of civil rights violations by Chicago police officers.
Iconic South African Vineyards Damaged By Wildfires
South African wildfires — some caused by human error — in the verdant wine region have seriously damaged one of the country's oldest vineyards.
Timothy O'Brien: 'Trump Could Divest Or Sell Assets To Avoid Conflicts Of Interest'
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Timothy O'Brien, executive editor for Bloomberg View, who argues that Donald Trump could easily divest or sell his assets to avoid conflicts of interest.
Cuban-Americans React To Obama Ending Longstanding 'Wet Foot, Dry Foot' Policy
South Florida's Cuban-American community is split over President Obama's announcement to end a policy that gives almost automatic residency to Cubans who arrive in the U.S.