The Supreme Court releases decisions on the last day of their term
The Supreme Court releases opinion on birthright citizenship and other cases. NPR's Steve Inskeep, Carrie Johnson, and Nina Totenberg analyze the decisions.
Flint's Water Crisis Spurs Other Cities To Remove Lead Pipes
Some cash-strapped Midwest cities are removing aging lead water pipes. Chicago, which has the largest inventory of lead pipes, hasn't tackled the problem. What can it learn from the cities that have?
Georgia Family Discovers Owl Hiding In Their Christmas Tree
The family in Atlanta was having dinner when someone noticed an owl ornament on the tree moving. They realized it was not an ornament but was in fact a live owl.
Kwame Alexander Recommends 3 Poetry Books For The Holidays
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to poet in residence Kwame Alexander,who shares his poetry book recommendations for the holiday season.
Wisconsin's Voting Battles Could Be Pivotal To 2020 Election
A judge in Wisconsin has ordered the names of more than 200,000 people removed from voter rolls. The outcome could make a difference to President Trump's reelection effort.
South Carolina Motorist Rescues Gift During Rush-Hour Traffic
Lauren Harper was driving when she saw a wrapped gift bouncing on the road, like it had just come off a vehicle. She used social media to track the package to a daycare center where it originated.
New Law Permits Military Members To Sue For Medical Malpractice
U.S. troops have been barred from filing medical malpractice claims against the government. That's changed because of one dying Special Forces soldier and a lawyer who didn't know the odds.
Australia's Prime Minister Cuts Vacation Short To Deal With Wildfires
Wildfires have razed hundreds of homes and other buildings in Australia over the last several days. NPR's David Greene talks to reporter Julia Holman of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Conditions Deteriorate At Syrian Camp Where ISIS Families Are Held
The Australian, Canadian and British wives of ISIS fighters are getting increasingly desperate in detention camps in Syria. They're being kept with tens of thousands of local detainees.
Trump Appears To Be Emboldened By House Impeachment Vote
Impeachment is the ultimate form of censure, but President Trump says he doesn't feel any different. So far, the only effect on Trump is that he's doing more of the same — much more of the same.
Kansas City Tries A Radical Way To Get More People On Buses
In Missouri, Kansas City wants to fully subsidize bus fares — arguing that free rides will eliminate a barrier for for low-income residents, boost ridership and put money into the local economy.
News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, India Protests, Australia's Wildfires
The latest news related to the House impeachment probe. India's prime minister defends controversial citizenship law. And, Australia's leader criticized for vacationing during wildfire crisis.