Australians head to the polls Saturday in election overshadowed by Trump
Australia heads to the polls on Saturday in an election overshadowed by President Trump. Will concerns over Trump's policies drive an outcome similar to what happened in Canada's elections?
Canada's finance minister resigns. Prime Minister Trudeau has a political crisis
Canada's prime minister faces the biggest political crisis of his career after his top minister resigned. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to CBC journalist Catherine Cullen about the implications.
Clarifying the results of a study on black plastics
"Morning Edition" reported on the health risks of flame retardants in black plastic kitchenware. The study cited has issued a correction. The risk is lower than initially reported.
Palestinians learn about atrocities Syria's Assad carried out against his own people
As horrific details emerge from Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad's jails, many question the man who once claimed to champion their cause.
Senior adviser Jason Miller shares plans for Trump's first day in office
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Morning Edition about her interview with Trump Senior advisor Jason Miller.
Police in Wisconsin identify 15-year-old female student as school shooter
In Madison, Wisconsin, authorities are trying to understand why a teenage student opened fire at their Christian school, killing a teacher and a fellow student. A half-dozen others were injured.
Cities find a new incentive to close homeless shelters
A Supreme Court ruling eliminated the requirement of sheltering homeless people in some states. Advocates worry the ruling also motivates cities hostile to shelters to get rid of them altogether.
House and Senate Republicans debate which priorities to move on first
Senate and House GOP leaders plan a wide-ranging policy agenda but have a short window to act; and passing bills using rules to get around a filibuster requires near unanimity.
Mars (yes, the planet) has its own Grand Canyon
Research is revealing similarities between Earth's Grand Canyon and ones on the red planet. It's informing future Martian exploration and settlement plans. {Story aired on WeSat on 12/14/24.}
Songs That Move You: 'Amigo' by Roberto Carlos
Alt.Latino brings us a new installment to their series "Songs That Move You." This week, we hear about dreams derailed when a young man must grow up fast.