No 'going back' for Elon Musk after calling for Trump impeachment, says Steve Bannon
Right-wing podcaster and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon says Elon Musk "crossed the Rubicon" by calling for impeachment. He says the president should deal with feud as "national security issue."
Consultants Help States Find And Keep Money That Should Go To Foster Kids
Many kids in foster care are entitled to Social Security benefits. An investigation by NPR and The Marshall Project found some states take the checks, and use private consultants to find the money.
Michigan Experiences Highest Rate Of New U.S. COVID-19 Cases
Michigan is grappling with high rates of COVID-19, with younger adults and children being hospitalized. To deal with the influx of patients, hospitals have opened overflow tents.
Senators Say Congress Should Act To Reduce Sexual Assault In The Military
NPR's Noel King talks to Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York about the reforms she's proposing with GOP Sen. Joni Ernst about the way the military justice system handles sexual assault.
Louisiana Man Fulfills 4-Year-Old Twin Sisters' 2020 Santa Wish List
The sisters attached their lists to balloons and released them outside. About 500 miles away, Alvin Bamburg spotted a balloon in a tree. The Washington Post reports he got the girls what they wanted.
When Seeking Treatment, A Reminder Addiction Is Not A Moral Failing
An artist and a brain scientist are working together to reduce the stigma surrounding addiction. Both are determined to change society's view of addiction.
Houthi Rebels In Yemen Advance On Saudi Stronghold Of Marib
Until recently, Marib was under Saudi control. The U.S. has ended support for the Saudi Arabian military intervention in Yemen — which contributed to civilian casualties, famine and displacement.
Activists Wait For Biden To Take Bold Action On Criminal Justice Reform
President Biden's rhetoric on criminal justice has excited longtime advocates for reforms. But action has been slow so far in the early days of the administration.
CDC Issues New Recommendations On Face Coverings
The CDC says fully vaccinated people don't need to wear masks in most outdoor settings. But don't throw them away yet — you'll still need masks in malls, hair salons and in crowded outdoor spaces.
Brazil's Senate Investigates Who To Blame For Country's COVID-19 Crisis
A parliamentary inquiry has begun in Brazil into the president's pandemic response. He's downplayed the pandemic — leading to devastating COVID-19 surges that have overwhelmed hospitals.
News Brief: Biden To Address Congress, N.C. Shooting, Michigan's COVID Surge
The president will address a joint session of Congress. N.C. court considers whether to release bodycam footage from police killing. Michigan hospitals open triage tents to handle influx of patients.
Dolphins Are Considered Sociable, But Have You Heard Of Dolphin Gangs?
An article in Science Magazine says gangs are part of dolphin culture. Male dolphins band together to fight rivals, and capture females in heat. They learn signature whistles of fellow gang members.