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Some domestic violence shelters say there are benefits to disclosing their locations
Domestic violence shelters have long kept their locations secret to protect victims. But some say being more open is actually safer, and easier on victims.
Why Elon Musk is driving such drastic changes in the federal government
by Mary Louise Kelly
The Trump administration is implementing drastic changes throughout the federal government. The man driving the changes is Elon Musk.
Social media rumors that a trans pilot was in the DCA crash follow a familiar playbook
by Odette Yousef
In the hours after a collision of a Black Hawk helicopter with a passenger airliner last week, social media exploded, falsely blaming a transgender Virginia National Guard service member.
From Buffy to Mariah, pop culture got Ira Madison III through his teens
by Vincent Acovino
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with cultural critic, TV writer and podcast host Ira Madison III about his new memoir, Pure Innocent Fun.
White House confirms U.S. Department of Education upheaval plans
by Cory Turner
The Trump administration is preparing to issue an executive action in the coming weeks that would attempt to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
Remembering trailblazing artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, dead at 85
by Chloe Veltman
The Native American visual artist, activist, and curator Jaune Quick-to-See Smith blazed a trail for younger indigenous artists. She was 85.
Louisiana vaccine advocate discouraged by senator's RFK Jr. confirmation
by Ailsa Chang
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jennifer Herricks, the founder of Louisiana Families for Vaccines, a group that organized a letter asking Sen. Bill Cassidy to denounce RFK Jr.'s HHS nomination.
New DNC chair Ken Martin says he's eager to push back against Trump's agenda
by Patrick Jarenwattananon
NPR's Juana Summers talks to the newly elected chair of the Democratic National Committee, Ken Martin, about the future of the Democratic Party under a second Trump administration.
Denmark races to deal with Trump's threats and offers over Greenland
by Rob Schmitz
European leaders met in Brussels for security talks. High on the agenda was Greenland. President Trump has threatened to take control of the island, suggesting it's important for regional security.
Trump's tariff threat has hit a nerve with Canadians
by Jackie Northam
A trade war with the U.S. has been averted for now, but Canada is roiled by Trump's remarks -- and the threat of tariffs still remains.
The Chiefs are chasing their third consecutive title at the Super Bowl on Sunday
by Becky Sullivan
The Kansas City Chiefs are going for an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl win on Sunday. The team the Chiefs beat to win their first title — the Philadelphia Eagles — has a plan to stop them.