12 jurors selected in Trump hush money trial
Former President Donald Trump is present in the courtroom while New Yorkers answer personal questions about their ability to serve on the jury.
Obama Says U.S. Prepared To Allow 30 Percent More Refugees Next Year
President Obama says the U.S. will allow 30 percent more refugees into the country next year, underlining a promise he made last year. This comes ahead of a gathering of world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly next week that will focus on the global refugee crisis.
Ballot Measures Transform Into Political Chess Pieces For Special Interests
Voters across the country will weigh in on more than 70 ballot measures this fall — the most in a decade. NPR takes a look at how ballot measures can become political chess pieces for outside interests from the view of Maine and Colorado.
Hackers Release Medical Records Of U.S. Olympic Athletes
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Christie Aschwanden, lead science writer for FiveThirtyEight, about the hacked medical records of U.S. Olympic athletes and therapeutic use exemptions in sports.
Boston Light, First Lighthouse In U.S., Celebrates 300 Years
The nation's first lighthouse turns 300 years old Wednesday. NPR takes a tour of Boston Light.
Charities Fill Gap In Providing Support For Military Veterans
The U.S. spends billions caring for disabled vets, but private charities play a crucial role in getting veterans' families what they need. Now there's concern the charity purse is shrinking.
Trump's Stump Speech Reveals Changing Style With A Consistent Theme
Donald Trump's stump speech has evolved in style recently, but the content sticks to a consistent theme.
New York Attorney General Opens Probe Into The Trump Foundation
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says he has opened an investigation into the Trump Foundation after reports found potential wrongdoing.
ACC Follows NCAA In Pulling Championships From North Carolina
The Atlantic Coast Conference decided to pull many post-season tournaments out of North Carolina this season due to a controversial state law. This move follows the NCAA decision to remove college championship games out of the state.
First Woman And African-American Sworn In As Librarian Of Congress
On Wednesday in Washington D.C., Carla Hayden became the first woman and the first African-American to be sworn in as the Librarian of Congress. She's facing a huge change in how we interact with information.
Syrians Await Aid Convoys Stuck At Turkish Border
Syrian civilians are still awaiting much needed aid convoys, after the U.S. and Russia brokered a ceasefire in the country's civil war. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Pawel Krzysiek, spokesperson for the International Committee of the Red Cross in Syria, about the situation.
Supporters Speak Out In Favor Of Dakota Access Oil Pipeline
As protests over the Dakota Access oil pipeline keep growing, those in favor of the project are beginning to speak out — even as the company stops work on the pipeline.