From DACA To DeVos: Education Predictions For 2018
Predicting the future is hard. Good thing NPR's Claudio Sanchez has a crystal ball.
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Ballet Master Retires Amid Sexual Misconduct Probe
In his letter to the board of the New York City Ballet, Peter Martins, 71, continued to deny he sexually harassed or abused members of the company. He had been on a leave of absence since last month.
The Year The U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program Unraveled
Migrant rights advocates warn that President Trump's attempts to shut down the refugee resettlement program will have long-term consequences.
Where Did The Islamic State Fighters Go?
The extremist group has lost all its strongholds in its core areas in Iraq and Syria. But some militants are still on the loose and plan to regroup and cause more mayhem.
What's New In 2018? Here's A Brief Tour Of State Laws Now In Effect
The new year brought more than just new resolutions. It also brought hundreds of new state laws Monday. Here are a few notables — from marijuana legalization to house calls from hair cutters.
Iranian Policemen Reportedly Killed In New Round Of Iranian Protests
This marks the first death among the Iranian security forces since the protests broke out last week. At least a dozen protesters have been killed in marches complaining about economic conditions.
New Year's Resolution Help: NPR Seeks Your Alternatives To Swearing
It's a new year and time for a new you! Or not. NPR producer Melissa Gray, a self-described "potty mouth," has decided to try to cut her casual cursing, but she needs better euphemisms. Help her.
Kim Jong Un's New Year's Address
Kim Jong Un ended 2017 claiming that North Korea's nuclear arsenal could strike anywhere in the United States. NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with former senior State Department official Evans Revere.
Economic Unrest Sparks Turmoil In Iran
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Suzanne Maloney, of the Brookings Institution and editor of Markaz, a blog about Middle East politics, about the protests in Iran.
Questions As U.S. Wood Pellet Makers Expand Production
The wood pellet fuel industry is growing in the United States. The largest chip mills across the South are gobbling up hardwood forests to meet demand for overseas customers.