Space Force officer reacts after Supreme Court allows transgender military ban
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Bree Fram, a U.S. Space Force officer, about the Supreme Court decision to allow the Trump administration's ban on trans troops to continue being enacted.
Alabama will attempt the nation's first execution by nitrogen this week
After a failed lethal injection, Alabama is planning to execute a man using nitrogen gas on Thursday. The method has never been used in the U.S.
Supreme Court will allow removal of razor wire border barrier in Texas
The U.S. Supreme Court voted 5-4 to grant the Biden administration's request to vacate a lower court's injunction in a case involving razor wire placed along Texas' border with Mexico.
Detroit rejoices as Lions win their second playoffs game in decades
It's an exciting time for Detroit. The city's NFL football team, the Detroit Lions, won its 2nd playoff game this season, ending a decades-long drought and bringing some joy to long suffering fans.
Why tens of thousands of California State faculty are on strike
As many as 29,000 faculty members of the largest higher education network began striking against the California State University system on Monday. They're demanding a pay increase and other benefits.
Bus stations around the country are closing, leaving waiting riders without shelter
Dozens of downtown bus stations have been sold off, and many are now shuttered. For low-income bus passengers, that often means no place to eat, shelter or use the restroom while waiting for a ride.
Biden isn't on the ballot in New Hampshire. Some Democrats will write his name in
President Biden shunned New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary. But state Democratic leaders have championed a write-in campaign, anyway.
Many GOP voters say they're more focused on candidates' values than electability
Republican voters want a candidate who can beat President Biden. But they're also not that worried about electing someone who is electable. Instead, it's much more about a candidate's values.
Democratic congressional candidates focus on abortion in a bid to regain the House
House Democrats plan to campaign on abortion rights in key districts that will determine control of the chamber. Their efforts may be boosted by ballot initiatives in states like Arizona and Florida.
New Hampshire primary is Nikki Haley's best shot at beating Trump for the nomination
The New Hampshire primary on Tuesday offers former UN ambassador Nikki Haley her best chance at a win over former President Donald Trump as they compete for the GOP presidential nomination.
Many in India celebrate as Modi's consecration of controversial, unfinished temple
Much of India celebrates as the prime minister consecrates a controversial temple to Lord Ram. Critics say its done with an eye to elections, and there's unease among Muslims.
