2019 Brought Stepped-Up Efforts To Counter White Supremacist Violence
Extremism monitors say 2019 was the year the country started taking serious measures to address a growing far-right threat.
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Gold Star Families Sue Defense Contractors, Alleging They Funded The Taliban
Eight multinational corporations have been accused of making "protection payments" to terrorists, so that their businesses would be left alone.
Pastors Debate Evangelical Community's Support For Trump
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks to Eric Costanzo and Malachi O'Brien, both Evangelical pastors, about political attitudes among Evangelicals after two opposing op-eds in popular Christian publications.
'Somebody's On My Side': 3 Men Who Escaped Poverty Help Others Find A Way Out
In Albany, N.Y., three men use their own experiences to set teens on the right path. Efforts by individuals can sometimes have an outsized impact in the fight against poverty.
Opinion: Looking Back On 2019, I Think Of Fear
NPR's Leila Fadel reflects on stories she covered in 2019 on the race, identity and culture beat.
6 Confirmed Dead, 1 Missing Following Tour Helicopter Crash In Hawaii
Officials say that there's no indication of survivors. The recovery search continues on Saturday.
Snowball Fights Are OK In Wausau
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Robert Mielke, the mayor of Wausau, Wis., where the city council is revising a law that bans snowball fights.
The 2010s: Hashtags And Social Movements
We at the hashtags that spawned the decade's biggest social movements. Gene McVay, Marcus Hunter and Tarana Burke discuss their roles.
Newseum Closes
This is not fake news. The Washington, D.C., museum dedicated to the history of journalism is closing its doors. Operators say they hope to find a new location, but it may be gone for good.
More Ice And Less Snow Gets A Chilly Reception In Anchorage, Alaska
As the climate warms, recent winters in Anchorage, Alaska, have seen more ice. The trend is leading to safety concerns and new measures to cope in this city where winter is defined by snow.