Pushed by public opinion shift, Democrats adopt immigration restrictions
President Biden has issued a number of immigration-related executive actions that mimic those of the Trump administration, and VP Harris has promised she’ll continue restrictive policies.
'Precious Lives': Documenting Stories Of Gun Violence And How It Affects The Youth
For the past two years, the project 'Precious Lives' has been documenting the impact of gun violence on the city of Milwaukee. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with two of the producers about the project.
North Carolina Legislature Could Bring About Dramatic Change
A special session of the North Carolina legislature could change the political landscape there. Republican lawmakers are trying to significantly reduce the power of the incoming Democratic governor.
Former U.S. Ambassador Says Russian Hacking Of DNC Emails Seems 'Plausible'
Former U.S. ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul, says he's not at all surprised that the hacking of U.S. election could lead all the way up to Vladimir Putin.
New NBA Contract With Players Union Sees Reduced Number Of Back-To-Back Games
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Tom Haberstroh of ESPN about the growing trend of NBA players sitting out on games—not due to injury, but to rest. This does not sit well with fans, nor gamblers.
Turner Sports Broadcaster Craig Sager Dies At 65
Turner Sports NBA court side reporter Craig Sager died Thursday at age 65.
Dylann Roof Found Guilty Of All Counts Of Killing 9 Black Worshippers
A federal jury in Charleston, South Carolina has found Dylann Roof guilty of all 33 counts related to the killings of nine black worshippers at the Emanuel AME Church in 2015.
International Rescue Committee Chief Discusses The Latest On Aleppo
Audie Cornish talks with David Miliband, head of the International Rescue Committee, about what his team in Syria is seeing as Aleppo refugees come into Idlib and about his humanitarian concerns.
Evacuations Underway In Besieged Eastern Aleppo As Cease-Fire Holds
Wounded fighters, their families and civilians boarded buses for evacuation from the besieged city of Aleppo, Syria. The shaky cease-fire appeared to be holding as the buses began the trip to Idlib
Gambia's President Contests Election Results After Conceding Defeat
The people voted and the incumbent lost. He conceded, but then a week later, Gambia's president changed his mind. Now he's contesting the results, and regional leaders are suggesting they may use West African military forces to make him step down.
Rex Tillerson Gained Some Diplomatic Experience As ExxonMobil CEO
President-elect Donald Trump nominated ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson for secretary of State. It may seem an odd choice at first, but running a big oil company requires sophisticated diplomatic skills.