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.
Activists Begin Registering Young Voters In Preparation For Georgia's Runoff Election
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Brian Núñez of Georgia Shift about registering newly eligible voters for the Georgia runoff elections.
'Say Their Name' Podcast Memorializes Black Men Killed By Police
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Chris Colbert about his podcast, Say Their Name, which tells the stories of Black men killed by police that have not received national attention.
Pompeo Attempts To Cement Trump's Legacy In Israel Ahead Of A Biden Presidency
As the Biden administration approaches, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tries to cement the Trump administration's controversial pro-Israel policies.
Politics Chat: Trump's GOP Support May Be Waning As He Contests Election Results
There are cracks in the wall of Republican support for Donald Trump but not enough to make the president concede that he lost the election.
Scientists Want To Bring Loons Back To Massachusetts
Scientists are trying to restore the range of loons. The iconic birds vanished from Massachusetts lakes decades ago. Loons from Maine are being moved back to those places, and the plan is working.
TikTok Users Band Together To Write 'Ratatouille:' The Musical
A TikTok user uploaded an original song about the main mouse in the Disney film Ratatouille. The video became so popular that users wrote an entire musical around it.
A Superintendent On What It's Like Overseeing A School District During The Pandemic
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Superintendent Tom Moore of Great Falls Public Schools in Montana about the concerns of educators and parents as COVID-19 cases rise in his district.
FDA Approves First Drug For Rare, Rapid-Aging Genetic Disorder
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a treatment for progeria, a genetic disorder that causes children to age rapidly. Zokinvy is the first drug approved by the agency for the disorder.
Coronavirus Pandemic Leaves Food Banks In Need Of Volunteers
Food banks get a lot of help from volunteers who make meals, distribute food to the needy and help keep things running smoothly. But in the coronavirus era, volunteers can be in short supply.
Distributing A Coronavirus Vaccine Will Bring Some Challenges
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Thomas Bollyky of the Council on Foreign Relations about the challenges of distributing a coronavirus vaccine.
Europe Announces Return Of Resrictions Amid Coronavirus Surge
Europe is trying to battle a new COVID-19 spike with lockdowns. Although the short-term restrictions can be severe, people have free healthcare and income support from the region's governments.