Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agencies — for now
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted the Trump administration's emergency request to fire the heads of two independent agencies. But the decision is technically a temporary one.
Grounded Planes Expected To Interfere With Summer Travel
The grounding of one of Boeing's most popular planes has Southwest, American and United canceling some summer flights — fares may go up for travelers affected.
Scientists Introduce New Kilogram On World Metrology Day
After 130 years, the kilogram has been redefined. The new standard is based on the fundamental laws of physics and is much more accurate.
Venezuelan Factory Mixes Rum With Rugby To Stem Crime
A famous rum factory in Caracas organizes rugby tournaments for impoverished young men. The factory started the program years ago as an effort to get gang members off the streets.
Mama Duck Always Celebrates Spring At New York Hospital
Every year at a Rochester hospital, the mother duck chooses one of the enclosed courtyards to lay her eggs. And when it's time to go, she leads a parade of ducklings down the hall and out the door.
The U.S. Ratchets Up Sanctions On Iran And North Korea
The United States' financial system dominates transactions around the world and firms scramble to make sure they don't violate newly imposed sanctions.
Police Use Photo Of Woody Harrelson To Catch Alleged Beer Thief
The suspect resembled a long-haired Woody Harrelson. To find the suspect, police enlisted photo recognition — they used a photo of Harrelson with long hair from the Hunger Games.
Jim Sciutto On Tactics Russia And China Use To Attack The U.S.
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to CNN anchor Jim Sciutto about his book: The Shadow War: Inside Russia's and China's Secret Operations to Defeat America.
'Throughline' Examines The Rise And Fall Of Venezuela
The latest episode of NPR's podcast Throughline looks back on the influence of two Venezuelan revolutionaries, turned authoritarian leaders, and their policies that led us to where we are today.
Rep. Liz Cheney Contemplates Her Political Future
Wyoming Republican Liz Cheney is deciding between a run for the Senate in 2020 or staying in the House. She is currently the third-highest-ranking Republican with a path to climb even higher.
News Brief: Migrant Death, Huawei Ban, Iran Sanctions
A fifth migrant minor dies in U.S. custody. The White House eases a ban on Chinese company Huawei. And the U.S. tracks deals with Iran after it reimposed secondary sanctions against the country.