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.
Father Argues Against Radicalism In 'Letters to a Young Muslim'
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to author Omar Saif Ghobash, who wrote the book, Letters to a Young Muslim.
Jazz Historian And Writer Nat Hentoff Dies At 91
The American historian, critic and columnist Nat Hentoff fell in love with jazz as a kid in Boston — primarily because of the freedom and emotion it expressed. For 50 years, he wrote about jazz and social justice issues for The Village Voice. He died at home on Saturday while listening to Billie Holiday. He was 91.
Prosecutors Rest Death Penalty Case Against Church Shooter Dylann Roof
Prosecutors in Charleston, S.C., wrapped up their death penalty case against Dylann Roof Monday. Roof was convicted of the 2015 church shootings, and jurors are deciding whether he lives or dies.
Pioneer Cabin Tree, Giant Sequoia With Tunnel, Toppled By Storm
The iconic Pioneer Cabin Tree in California has fallen. A massive rainstorm toppled the tree best known for being so big it had a tunnel bored through it to accommodate cars.
Virginia Legislature Plans To Debate If Pornography Is A Public Health Hazard
Is pornography a "public health hazard" that's a detriment to marriages? That's what the Virginia legislature plans to debate once lawmakers convene on Jan. 11.
Reports: Trump Son-In-Law Jared Kushner To Be Named Senior Adviser
Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is expected to be named a senior adviser to the president, multiple news outlets report.
Man Accused In Ft. Lauderdale Airport Shooting Appears In Court
The man charged with killing five people at an airport in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., appeared in court on Monday. He faces three federal charges, two of which carry a potential death penalty.
Clemson, Alabama Meet Again In Third College Football Championship
This is the third year of the college football playoffs. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Dan Wetzel of Yahoo Sports about how the new playoff system is working.
Labor Secretary Tom Perez Makes Case To Be Next DNC Chair
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Tom Perez, who's currently serving as Secretary of Labor, and is running to be the next chair of the Democratic National Committee.
Try To Keep Count Of How Many Times You Hear 'Confirmation' This Week
This week will be packed with Senate confirmation hearings for some of President-elect Donald Trump's top officials, but some nominees still have incomplete ethic reviews.
Which Moral Principle Should Prevail In Case Of Dylann Roof?
NPR's Michel Martin talks with ethicist and founder of the Ethics Alarm blog Jack Marshall about the moral and ethical implications of the death penalty decision for Dylann Roof.