In Florida, Venezuelans worry about the potential loss of temporary protected status
When the U.S. Supreme Court said Monday the Trump administration could strip legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans while litigation continues in the lower courts, the move sent shockwaves through many communities.
Most Supreme Court justices seemed inclined to uphold how CFPB is funded
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case that targets the validity of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
A new robot could help fight climate change by sinking stinky seaweed
A new robot is designed to sink sargassum before the stinky seaweed comes ashore. Sargassum can wreck local economies, ecosystems — and even threaten human health, some research suggests.
Jury selections begins for Sam Bankman-Fried, accused major financial fraud
Jury selection began in the fraud trial of disgraced crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried. He founded FTX, the multibillion-dollar crypto company he founded, which collapsed late last year.
In some Montana schools, virtual teachers fill in as educator shortage drags on
The pandemic worsened a longstanding shortage of qualified teachers, especially for rural states in the Rocky Mountain West. Now, some Montana schools are turning to virtual teachers to fill the gap.
U.S. House votes McCarthy out as speaker
Kevin McCarthy is now the first speaker in history to be removed by a U.S. House vote. The vote came less than a day after Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., made good on a threat to officially challenge his job.
Talking with the U.S. representatives behind a bill to address the rape kit backlog
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with U.S. Representatives Nancy Mace and Barbara Lee about their bipartisan bill to address the backlog of rape kits in the country.
Among the topics of tomorrow's Vatican meeting: The possibility of women deacons
Roman Catholic leaders are gathering at the Vatican for a synod, or meeting, to address issues facing the church. Among the topics will be whether to allow women to become deacons in the church.
Patrick Stewart on his new memoir and playing Captain Picard
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Sir Patrick Stewart about his recent memoir and why he sees his time playing Captain Picard as a kind of spiritual calling.
Consumer advocates warn about consequences of weakening the CFPB
A case now before the Supreme Court could dramatically weaken the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The challenge was brought by payday lenders.
After 148 days of striking, Hollywood writers are going back to work
After 148 days, television and movie writers are headed back to work. Many say they're happy the strike has ended for the Writers Guild of America.
