Why Trump's deployment of the National Guard to LA is unprecedented, according to a general
"They've thrown the entire playbook out," says a retired general on Trump's National Guard deployment
Voters Back Pro-Independence Parties In Catalonia
Voters in Catalonia have given independence parties the majority in regional elections nearly three months after a failed independence bid.
The View From Islamabad After U.N. Rejects Trump's Jerusalem Policy
President Trump warned he'd cut off money to countries that voted in favor of a U.N. resolution condemning his Jerusalem change, but he was defied by most of his Muslim allies, including Pakistan.
The 25th Anniversary Of David Sedaris Reading 'Santaland Diaries'
Before he became a best-selling writer and humorist, David Sedaris worked as a department store elf. We bring you the 25th anniversary of David Sedaris reading from his essay "Santaland Diaries."
The Art Of Gift Wrapping
Professional gift wrapper Mia Canada says she used to be a gift bag person. But that all changed after a seasonal job opportunity allowed her to explore the creative side of wrapping presents.
Puerto Rico's Governor On Recovery Efforts And GOP Tax Plan
It's been a little over three months since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. NPR's David Greene gets an update on recovery efforts from the governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rossello.
Business Owners Face Complicated Choices With Republican Tax Plan
The measure presents a lot of complicated choices for American business owners who want to take advantage of a lowered corporate tax rate. The bill lowers the corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent.
Idaho Gets A 'Dark Sky Reserve'
Just over 14,000 square miles of central Idaho have been designated a "Dark Sky Reserve" for committing to preserving a pristine night sky by limiting light pollution.
News Brief: McConnell On 2018, Lawsuit Against Trump Dismissed
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell talked with NPR about his legislative agenda for 2018. Also, Jonathan O'Connell of The Washington Post discusses a dismissed lawsuit against President Trump.
U.N. Draft Resolution Criticizes Decision To Move U.S. Embassy To Jerusalem
The U.N. General Assembly votes Thursday on a censure of the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley warns the U.S. will be "taking names" of the countries that vote in favor of the resolution.
Lawmakers Will Find A Way To Keep The Government Open, Short Says
Rachel Martin talks to White House legislative affairs director Marc Short, who believes issues will be resolved to keep the government from closing. NPR's Tamara Keith weighs in on the discussion.