Racial reckoning turns focus to roadside historical markers
Pennsylvania is reviewing its 2,500 roadside markers, scrutinizing factual errors, inadequate historical context, and racist or otherwise inappropriate references.
Politics & Government
FEMA wants to give families up to $9,000 for COVID funerals, but many don't apply
A federal program reimburses families up to $9,000 for funeral costs for loved ones who died of COVID-19. But many eligible families have not applied for assistance.
Sudanese activists want the U.S. to support their push for democracy
NPR's Eyder Peralta speaks with Ambassador Jeffrey Feltman, U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, about the ongoing conflicts in that region.
NYC bans natural gas in new buildings in an effort to combat climate change
NPR's Eyder Peralta talks to David Iaconangelo of E&E News about New York City's recent ban on natural gas in new buildings and its national implications.
Biden struggles with his image as COVID-19 proves difficult to stay ahead of
The pandemic is the issue driving much of American politics these days and could either doom or boost the Biden presidency.
Rep. Pete Aguilar discusses the Jan. 6 panel's progress as anniversary approaches
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with Jan. 6 committee member Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., about where his panel's investigation stands ahead of the one-year anniversary of the attack.
House committee investigating Jan. 6 insurrection calls Congress members to testify
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection is asking fellow members of Congress to cooperate in the probe.
Biden stopped marking grim COVID milestones as he fought to end the pandemic
Biden used to talk a lot about the COVID-19 death toll, but over the last year he's shifted to how fight the pandemic. Some want him to go back to addressing the country's grief.
What the pandemic could mean for the economy in 2022
The country's economic health is largely being defined by the coronavirus pandemic. The omicron variant is now changing expectations for the economy in 2022.
Encore: Lies, betrayal and competition as lawmakers deck the halls of Congress
Forget the Build Back Better bill or the Jan. 6 investigation. Right now, some members of Congress seem to be more focused on the holiday decorations outside their Capitol Hill offices.