How Maine Handles Child Abuse Is Being Called Into Question
The recent deaths of two Maine children from abuse have called into question whether the state — which had knowledge of the cases — handled them properly.
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Another Place Plastics Are Turning Up: Organic Fertilizer From Food Waste
Turning food waste into fertilizer is popular in parts of Europe and is catching on in the U.S. But tiny plastics are also making their way into that fertilizer — and into the food chain.
Brazil's Lula Da Silva Defies Deadline To Hand Himself Over To Police
The former president remained holed up with his thousands of supporters, far from where authorities ordered him to begin his 12-year prison sentence for corruption Friday evening.
What Impact The Escalating Tariffs Threats Have Had So Far
The war of words is escalating between the United States and China over potential tariffs. But how much of it just posturing as a prelude to negotiations?
Violent Killings Are On The Rise In London
London police are investigating more murders in the last two months than New York cops. Stabbings are largely fueling the increase, but there have been shootings too.
What To Make Of The Numbers From The March Jobs Report
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Cardiff Garcia, co-host of NPR's The Indicator from Planet Money, about Friday's jobs report. In it, the Labor Department cited a 4.1 percent unemployment rate.
What's Included In The Latest U.S. Sanctions Against Russia
The Department of Treasury announced sanctions against top Russian officials and businesses Friday. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Ambassador Daniel Fried of the Atlantic Council about the move.
Week In Politics: How Trump Announces Policy Changes And The Future Of The EPA
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Vox co-founder and editor Matthew Yglesias and Politico reporter Eliana Johnson about embattled Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt and the fear of a "blue wave" in Wisconsin.
After Raising Concerns About Scott Pruitt, A Number Of EPA Officials Were Demoted
A number of Environmental Protection Agency officials have been demoted or reassigned after raising concerns about the way EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is managing the agency, according to a report from The New York Times.
Conservative California Cities Revolt Against State's Anti-Trump Policies
In Southern California, there is a growing backlash against the state's resistance to the Trump administration on illegal immigration and other issues.