Why Trump's deployment of the National Guard to LA is unprecedented
NPR's A Martinez speaks with former Congressman William Enyart, who served in the Illinois Army National Guard, about President Trump's decision to federalize parts of California's National Guard troops.
GOP Uses Barrett's Motherhood To Appeal To Suburban Voters, Analysts Say
Republican Senators have highlighted Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett's role as a working mom of seven children. What's the message being sent, and who's the intended audience?
How Tobacco Plants May Be Key In Preventing COVID-19
Historically tobacco plants are responsible for their share of illness and death. But two companies are using the plants to produce proteins for a vaccine. One candidate vaccine is in clinical trials.
Doctor Offices In Wisconsin Step In To Help Register Voters
A new effort to register first-time voters is centered on hospitals and clinics in the hopes of helping disadvantaged communities get more representation.
Utah Drops Color Code. Adopts New System For COVID-19 Restrictions
With a new COVID-19 transmission index, counties in Utah will automatically be moved to different levels — high, moderate or low — based on conditions such as infection rate and ICU capacity.
Barrett Evades Direct Policy Answers In Day 2 Of Confirmation Hearings
Judge Amy Coney Barrett insisted she would not be "used as a pawn to decide this election" during 11 hours of questioning on Wednesday in which she largely played down her conservative views.
The Latest Developments On COVID-19 Treatments And Vaccines
Pfizer received FDA approval to enroll adolescents in its COVID-19 vaccine trial. Experts say it's an important step aimed at determining whether a vaccine could be safe and effective in children.
Controversies Surrounding Early Voting Emerge Across The Country
Issues have shown up during early voting. NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Charles Stewart, professor of political science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, what those problems may indicate.
YouTuber Creates 1st Retractable 'Star Wars' Lightsaber
James Hobson has a following of 10 million subscribers on YouTube. He has developed the world's first retractable, plasma-based lightsaber. Hobson is a huge Star Wars fan.