Trump diminishing 'own scope of control' with Rubio in dual roles, says John Bolton
Marco Rubio serving as both Secretary of State and national security adviser could be "ultimately disadvantageous" to President Trump, says former adviser John Bolton.
Health officials call omicron the most serious threat since the pandemic's start
In three weeks, the latest coronavirus variant has spread to at least 36 U.S. states. Colleges are among the institutions taking steps to avoid new outbreaks.
News brief: Federal Reserve, omicron variant, how kids are coping post tornadoes
The Fed is moving toward raising interest rates next year. The latest coronavirus variant is proving to be highly transmissible. We examine the impact of Kentucky's tornadoes on children.
'Throughline': 2 decades later have we caught up to Radiohead's prophetic vision?
The team of the NPR history podcast Throughline talks to singer Thom Yorke and art designer Stanley Donwood about two Radiohead albums that captured the anxieties and dread of the early 2000s.
Chauvin reverses decision, pleads guilty to violating George Floyd's civil rights
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison about former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pleading guilty to violating George Floyd's civil rights.
While Chile prepares for a presidential election, a new constitution is being drafted
A constitutional assembly elected by the people in Chile is writing a post-Pinochet constitution, in the midst of a divisive presidential election.
Police in South Carolina are searching for a fugitive hog
Authorities in Sumter say it's "wreaking havoc" — digging up local yards. Luckily, people have experience with this. Last month in Sumter, a pig was blocking traffic.
Amid Taiwan spat, Lithuania closes embassy in China after diplomats leave
Lithuania's embassy in Beijing evacuated all of its diplomats from China. They left because Lithuania feared China would not recognize the diplomats' immunity from prosecution in China.
Prolific author, critic and activist bell hooks dies at 69
The writer and path-setting activist bell hooks died Wednesday at her home in Kentucky. She thought deeply about love — what it is, and why we need it.
With inflation running hot, the Fed is expected to dole out some cold water
Faced with the highest inflation in nearly four decades, the Federal Reserve is expected to adjust its economic support Wednesday. That could set the stage for raising interest rates next year.