Biden issues new rules for international travelers
The Biden administration is lifting its ban on international travelers on Nov. 8. On Monday, it released some of the details of the new rules.
Politics
Is there still hope for HBCUs as negotiations continue over Democrat's spending bill?
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Lodriguez Murray, United Negro College Fund senior vice president, on recent protests over student housing at HBCUs and where President Biden's pledge to HBCUs stands.
Financial catastrophe looms as Congress works to address the country's debt ceiling
The clock is ticking for Congress to address America's debt ceiling that lets the government borrow money to pay its bills. A financial catastrophe may follow if it isn't resolved by early December.
In a new book, Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen envision a more unified America
In an NPR interview, the former president and the iconic musician speak about spreading hope amid widespread division and about the "critical patriotism" of Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A."
The celebrity candidates in the 2022 Philippine presidential election
2022's election to succeed outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte promises to be a star-studded spectacle.
Barbados elects its 1st president in a step towards shedding its colonial past
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Mackie Holder, consulate general of Barbados in New York, about Barbados transitioning to a republic.
Ex-Facebook employee says company has known about disinformation problem for years
Yael Eisenstat, who was in a leadership position at Facebook in 2018, says people within the company have been warning for years about disinformation and how extreme voices are boosted on Facebook.
The COP26 summit to fight climate change is about to start. Here's what to expect
A major climate meeting is about to get underway in Glasgow, Scotland. It's a pivotal moment in the struggle against climate change. But it's taking place in the midst of political tensions.
Does the IRS really want to spy on your bank account? The latest tax fight, explained
The Biden administration hopes to help fund its agenda by cracking down on tax evasion, but its plan to require more bank information is drawing strong opposition from GOP lawmakers and banks.
How the 'Stop the Steal' movement outwitted Facebook ahead of the Jan. 6 riot
Leaked documents from inside Facebook show the social network was caught flat-footed by the "Stop the Steal" movement, which culminated in the Jan. 6 siege on the U.S. Capitol.