Former Canadian Deputy PM John Manley discusses Mark Carney's White House visit
NPR's Michel Martin talks with former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister John Manley about Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to the White House and how Canada plans to respond to Trump's tariffs.
Homeland Security secretary tours the damage from deadly weekend tornadoes
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas about the aftermath of deadly tornadoes in Kentucky and five other states. Dozens of people remain unaccounted for.
How well does a COVID vaccine hold up against the omicron variant?
Scientists in South Africa have found that the effectiveness of the Pfizer vaccine to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infections has dropped to about 30% for the omicron variant.
When the Dallas Cowboys play an away game, they come prepared
The Cowboys' stadium has a retractable roof — not the case for the Washington Football Team. But the Cowboys came prepared for last Sunday's — bringing their own heated sideline benches.
Meadows held in contempt, Jan. 6 panel sends a criminal referral to the House
A House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has voted to hold former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows in contempt, revealing new details in his text messages.
USA Gymnastics settles abuse claims involving former team doctor Larry Nassar
Hundreds of victims of ex-USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar reached a $380 million settlement with the organization and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, ending a five-year legal battle.
Inflation may force the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates
Consumer prices are rising at a pace not seen in nearly four decades. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to David Wessel of the Brookings Institution about the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
Broadway's 'Wicked' casts first person of color to play Glinda the Good Witch
Brittney Johnson whose been cast in the role of Glinda, will first be an understudy. Then starting in February, she'll take to the stage full-time.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on his first visit to Southeast Asia
Blinken reiterated the U.S. commitment to a "free and open Indo-Pacific" and pledged to strengthen relationships with partners in the region. His remarks came in Indonesia, the first stop on the trip.
Bardem watched nearly every 'I Love Lucy' episode to prepare to be Desi Arnaz
NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to Javier Bardem, who stars in the new film — Being The Ricardos — about Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz and their hit 1950s sitcom: I Love Lucy.
Fossil fuel subsidies are proving harder to end than first thought
President Biden campaigned on ending oil and gas industry subsidies. But getting rid of them requires passing legislation. A bill eliminating the overseas drilling subsidy is stalled in Congress.
As COVID patients pack Colorado hospitals, anger grows against the unvaccinated
In Colorado, there is a backlash from people who can't get into hospitals because they are full of unvaccinated COVID-19 patients. Administrators say facilities "are on the verge of collapse."