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.
As president, Jimmy Carter focused on energy conservation at a time of long gas lines
In the 70s, Jimmy Carter's priorities included energy efficiency and a shift from foreign oil reliance. His actions were criticized then, but laid the groundwork for addressing climate change.
Advocates criticize Biden administration's proposed broad asylum restrictions
The Biden administration has unveiled sharp new restrictions on who can seek asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. Former officials say it's the latest step toward tougher enforcement.
Mexico's ex-public security head is convicted in the U.S. of taking cartel bribes
A jury in New York found Genaro Garcia Luna guilty of taking bribes from a cartel. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Maria Hinojosa, founder of Futuro Studios and co-host of the podcast USA V. Garcia Luna.
The stories of Ukrainian citizens who formed espionage cells to help liberate Kherson
The southern port of Kherson was the first major Ukrainian city occupied by Russian forces. Despite deep ties to Russia, an army of citizen spies helped to liberate the city in November.
U.S. should be concerned about Russia ending arms treaty participation, expert says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Sarah Bidgood of the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies about the arms control agreement known as New START, which Russia's president says he's suspending.
Russia says it will stop participating in its last nuclear treaty with the U.S.
Arms control experts warn that the suspension of the New START treaty is part of a troubling global rise in nuclear weapons.
A monster storm is expected to affect millions of people across 22 states
Forecasters are calling it the biggest storm in a generation. Residents of more than 20 states are in the path of the storm, which is expected to bring high winds and multiple feet of snow.
Transportation officials in Spain resign over botched new train order
The officers were buying new trains for old tracks. Despite warnings they chose the wrong size, — they ordered rail cars too big to pass through some tunnels.
Morning news brief
Russia will stop its participation in a nuclear arms control treaty. U.S. jury convicts Mexico's ex-public security head of taking cartel bribes. Poll shows President Biden's approval rating is up.
A first edition, 8 gigabyte 2007 iPhone from 2007, sells for more than $63,000
Jessica Green kept the phone sealed in its original box assuming one day it would become a collector's item. She plans to use the proceeds from the sale to fund her cosmetic tattoo business.