Morning news brief
The latest on protests in Los Angeles sparked by immigration raids, President Trump's travel ban goes into effect Monday, some law clerks describe a toxic work culture under some federal judges.
Child care center in rural Indiana relies on parents to voluntarily help out
Parents of young children in rural communities are facing tough choices between child care and their jobs — and in some cases, their homes.
Japanese film 'Drive My Car' scores 4 Oscar nominations, including best picture
Academy Award nominated Drive My Car builds on a story by celebrated Japanese author Haruki Murakami and his trademark themes of loss and guilt — and the interplay of art and life.
Natural gas is playing a major role in the Russia-Ukraine crisis
One of the strongest levers the U.S. has against Moscow is sanctions against key Russian commodities, like oil and gas. Earlier this week, President Biden warned that includes a natural gas pipeline.
Nathan Chen cements his legacy as the world's best figure skater
Nathan Chen wins gold in the men's figure skating competition at the Beijing Olympics. He pulled off five quad jumps, and is the first U.S. man to win figure skating's top individual honor since 2010.
Cartagena's literary festival hopes to inspire a new generation of artists
The literary festival in the Colombian port city aims to bridge the gap between the city's cosmopolitan center and the surrounding neighborhoods, where many of the poor never make it downtown.
To reach peak inflation, how much longer do we have to go?
The latest inflation measurement for January is expected to show another sharp increase in consumer prices.
3rd grader Dana Boone finds an innovative way to mark Black History Month
With the help of his mom, Dana Boone created the Periodic Table of Black History. Rather than elements, this table contains 90 Black history-makers, activists and innovators.
Ohio rule allows for the possibility of redrawing congressional maps every 4 years
Ohio lawmakers are drawing up a new congressional district map after the previous attempt was ruled unconstitutional by the state supreme court.
Despite criticism, the IOC appears unwilling to change controversial Rule 50
NPR's A Martinez talks to Yannick Kluch, an expert on diversity and inclusion in sports, about Rule 50 of the Olympic charter that prohibits demonstrations during the Games.
McConnell breaks with RNC over its censure of 2 House Republicans
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing the Republican National Committee for censuring two House Republicans who serve on the panel investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection.