5 Takeaways From The Stunning Alabama Senate Election
A Democrat had not been elected to the Senate from Alabama in a quarter century. It happened Tuesday night. Here's what it all means.
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How A Deregulated Internet Could Hurt America's Classrooms
Schools use the internet for a lot of learning: researching, virtual travel, watching videos. Educators say it opens their classrooms to the world. The removal of net neutrality could change all that.
'Negro' Not Allowed On Federal Forms? White House To Decide
The Trump administration has delayed announcing its decision on an Obama-era proposal to stop allowing the term "Negro" to appear on federal forms collecting information about race.
White House Aide Omarosa Manigault Newman Resigning
The former Apprentice contestant is stepping down effective Jan. 20, according to the White House, where she was the highest-ranking African-American.
Winemakers Worry Wildfires Will Leave Whiff Of Ashtray In Their Wine
Grapes exposed to smoke from wildfires can absorb compounds that carry over into wine and ruin the flavor. The problem is only expected to grow as extreme weather events become more frequent.
Democrat Doug Jones Beat Roy Moore In Alabama. What Happens Next?
Democrat Doug Jones upset Republican Roy Moore in yesterday's special election in Alabama. NPR political editor Domenico Montanaro discusses what this means and what happens next.
Abbas Says U.S. Shouldn't Lead Mideast Peace Process, Citing Jerusalem Policy
An emergency session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation was dominated by talk of the Trump administration's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
White House: Nomination of Alabama Lawyer Brett Talley 'Will Not Be Moving Forward'
Brett Talley had been rated "unanimously unqualified" by the American Bar Association in part because he had not tried a case or argued a motion in federal court.
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith Will Replace Al Franken In U.S. Senate
Smith's appointed term will run through January 2019. She will also be running in a special election next year to serve out the remainder of Franken's term, which ends in 2020.
In Reaction To Trump, Democratic Candidates Surge In Deep-Red Texas
For the first time in 25 years, Democrats are running in all of Texas' 36 congressional districts. But that doesn't mean they can win in the Republican state.