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Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agencies — for now
by Michel Martin
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.
Countdown continues for SpaceX mission headed to the International Space Station
by Brendan Byrne
The privately chartered mission is scheduled for liftoff Wednesday. The four-member crew will study the effects of microgravity on plants and humans.
The tiny Persian Gulf nation of Qatar occupies a big role on the world stage
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Mehran Kamrava, professor of government at Georgetown University in Qatar, about how Qatar has become a bridge between the West and its adversaries.
Trailblazing journalist Ruth Ashton Taylor has died at the age of 101
She was the West Coast's first female TV newscaster, and was a fixture on Los Angeles TV for decades. She began in radio producing documentaries for legendary broadcaster Edward R. Murrow.
Supreme Court to hear arguments in a case that could weaken federal rule making
by Carrie Johnson
The U.S. Supreme Court hears a case from a group of herring fisherman that could affect federal regulations on everything from the environment to the workplace.
The new Miss America is an active duty Air Force officer
Second Lt. Madison Marsh is the first active-duty service member to win the competition. The 22-year-old pilot graduated from the Air Force Academy last year with a degree in physics.
Veterinarians and others plan mission to rescue animals from zoos in Gaza
NPR's A Martinez talks to Amir Khalil, an Egyptian veterinarian who is part of a team at Four Paws, an organization that rescues animals from war zones, is working to save animals from zoos in Gaza.
Parsons School of Design will launch program for designers who identify as disabled
In New York, Parsons School of Design has launched a program to support fashion by and for people with disabilities.
Mayors are in Washington for the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Leirion Gaylor Baird, mayor of Lincoln, Neb., about her top issues for the election season, and how the next administration can help her community.
Many voters reject the 2 major parties. How could that play into elections?
by Michel Martin
In 2023, Gallup polling found 49% of Americans see themselves as politically independent. NPR's Michel Martin talks to political strategist Lisa D.T. Rice about how to engage independent voters.
GOP presidential campaigns look to the N.H. primary for the next challenge
The presidential nominating season is off and running. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Republican pollster Frank Luntz about the results of the Iowa caucuses, and a look ahead at next week's N.H.primary.
Remaining candidates strategize as campaigns head to New Hampshire
by Steve Inskeep
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Alex Conant, founding partner at Firehouse Strategies, about Trump's Iowa victory and the strategy for all remaining candidates as the campaigns head to New Hampshire.
What to expect in New Hampshire as the first primary approaches
by Steve Inskeep
As Republican presidential hopefuls leave Iowa, NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Neil Levesque at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College about the next contest.