Brexit And Independence Are Top Of Mind For Scottish Voters
The Scottish National Party has pledged to push for a referendum for independence from the United Kingdom if they win a majority in the Scottish Parliament.
Politics
Montana Environmentalist Is Biden's Pick To Head Bureau Of Land Management
President Biden has nominated a Montana environmentalist to push his agenda calling for millions of dollars to restore ecosystems and clean water sources over some 600 million acres of public land.
Death Toll Rises As Protests In Myanmar Continue
It's been three months since Myanmar's military seized control. The number of civilians killed protesting the takeover has risen to over 750, and neither side is showing any willingness to compromise.
Israel Turns To A Centrist Politician To Try Building A New Coalition
After a deadlocked election and a failed attempt to form a government by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel has turned to a centrist politician to try building a coalition.
Vice President Harris Takes On The Effort For Internet Equity
Vice President Harris is in now charge of a push to get better internet across the U.S. Getting this right could have big stakes for her political future.
Facebook Ban On Donald Trump Will Hold, Social Network's Oversight Board Rules
While the panel upheld Facebook's suspension of the former president, it said the company's indefinite ban was wrong and gave Facebook six months to either ban Trump permanently or reinstate him.
Deadly Protests Continue In Colombia
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with freelance journalist Ramón Campos about what continues to fuel the deadly protests over tax reform in Colombia.
Texas Lawmakers Debate Measures To Protect Against Future Power Failures
After deadly blackouts gripped Texas in February, state lawmakers vowed to protect people from future power failures. But now, lawmakers are debating measures that critics say could do the opposite.
In Rhode Island, VP Harris Will Promote American Families Plan
NPR's Noel King talks to Meghan Hughes, president of the Community College of Rhode Island, about the state's Promise program that offers recent high school graduates two years of free tuition.
News Brief: Decision Day On Facebook's Trump Ban, Aid For India, Democracy Poll
Oversight board will announce if Trump will be allowed back on Facebook. Indian Americans raise money to help with India's COVID-19 crisis. Plus, the results of the latest Democracy Perception Index.