Florida Gov. DeSantis leads a nationwide shift to politicizing school board races
Governor Ron DeSantis is reshaping school boards in Florida. He's exerting control over local school policies, including how they teach children about race and sexual orientation.
Predicting Death In 'The Immortalists'
The siblings in Chloe Benjamin's new book, The Immortalists, are told the date they will die. The knowledge changes their lives in fundamental ways. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with the author.
What Happened To Mexico's Earthquake Warning System?
Mexico has an earthquake early warning system that gives people time to take cover. But that system didn't work when a 7.1 magnitude quake struck Mexico City, killing hundreds of people.
The Benefits Of A Dry January
In the new year, some people give up drinking for a month. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Dr. Rajiv Jalan, professor at University College of London, about the science behind it.
Russia Investigation Latest
Republicans want an investigation into the dossier author who alleges collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Adam Entous of The New Yorker.
Puerto Ricans Celebrate Three Kings Day In Frigid New England
Three Kings Day has a special meaning this year for Puerto Ricans in Hartford, Conn., as families displaced by Hurricane Maria celebrate the holiday in a new, much colder place.
A Young Mayor Assesses His First Year In Office
Levar Stoney, the 36-year-old mayor of Richmond, Va., discusses his first year in office and the challenges he's faced.
Explaining 'Chain Migration'
The president wants to put an end to what he calls the nation's "horrible" system of "chain migration." We explain what it means.
Pennsylvania Coal Mine To Close
In southwestern Pennsylvania, another coal mine is closing. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to county supervisor Blair Zimmerman about what this means for his community.
Rep. Tom Cole On The GOP's Agenda
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Republican Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma about the GOP's legislative agenda for 2018.