Opinion: Looking Back On 2019, I Think Of Fear
NPR's Leila Fadel reflects on stories she covered in 2019 on the race, identity and culture beat.
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6 Confirmed Dead, 1 Missing Following Tour Helicopter Crash In Hawaii
Officials say that there's no indication of survivors. The recovery search continues on Saturday.
Snowball Fights Are OK In Wausau
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Robert Mielke, the mayor of Wausau, Wis., where the city council is revising a law that bans snowball fights.
The 2010s: Hashtags And Social Movements
We at the hashtags that spawned the decade's biggest social movements. Gene McVay, Marcus Hunter and Tarana Burke discuss their roles.
Newseum Closes
This is not fake news. The Washington, D.C., museum dedicated to the history of journalism is closing its doors. Operators say they hope to find a new location, but it may be gone for good.
More Ice And Less Snow Gets A Chilly Reception In Anchorage, Alaska
As the climate warms, recent winters in Anchorage, Alaska, have seen more ice. The trend is leading to safety concerns and new measures to cope in this city where winter is defined by snow.
Objects That Matter: Memories Of Paradise
In the year since Paradise, Calif., was devastated by fire, certain flame-tinged objects — scorched pottery fragments or remnants of toys — have become talismans of resilience beyond pain.
Virginia School District To Give Students One Day Off Per Year For 'Civic Engagement'
The policy, which educators say is a first in the nation, is meant to give students an outlet for political activism.
Controversial Shock Jock Don Imus Has Died At 79
The broadcaster, who typically wore a cowboy hat, was a pioneer of the radio genre that prizes irreverence and caustic wit and had pushed back against political correctness.
A Look At The FAA's Proposed Drone Regulations
Troy Rule, associate law professor at Arizona State University, tells NPR's Ari Shapiro about the Federal Aviation Administration's proposed new regulations that would allow them to track drones.