Supreme Court to hear school disability discrimination case
At issue is a case testing the reach of federal laws that promise special help for children with disabilities in public schools. Specifically: What do parents have to prove in order to get that specialized help?
Kids struggling in LA as wildfires contiue to cause widespread school closures
LA is getting a reprieve because Santa Ana winds haven't been as bad recently. But with schools still closed after more than a week of chaos, kids are struggling. Hear more on the latest from LA.
Some economists say Trump's promises on tariffs may be impossible to keep
President-elect Donald Trump is making a lot of promises about the economy — and many of those involve tariffs. But those tariff promises may be hard – or even impossible – to keep.
What are the pros and cons of investing only in the U.S.?
The U.S. stock market has been on a tear and has been a global standout for years. Yet the standard advice is to diversify investments globally. We look the pros and cons of investing only in the U.S.
Aaron Zelin discusses the group now controlling Syria and its 'terrorist' designation
Aaron Zelin of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy talks with NPR's Leila Fadel about the group that now controls Syria and why it's so hard to shed the label of "terrorists."
U.S. and other countries have concerns over U.N. efforts to fight cybercrime
The United Nations took steps over the holidays to formally define and respond to cybercrime around the world. But some countries involved, including the U.S., have lingering concerns about the terms.
Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire agreement on Gaza
Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on a multiphase ceasefire that commits them to end the war in Gaza.
Trump's pick to lead the EPA, Lee Zeldin, expected to roll back environmental rules
Trump's pick to lead the EPA, former N.Y. Rep. Lee Zeldin, does not have a major profile on environmental issues and is expected to embrace Trump's promised roll back of environmental regulations.
Bezos and Musk launching massive rockets in billionaires' space race
Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are launching two of the world's largest rockets into orbit within days of each other. Some see these as efforts to build their legacies and promote their visions for humanity.
Six of Trump's Cabinet nominees face confirmation hearings Wednesday
Six of President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees face confirmation hearings Wednesday on Capitol Hill. Some will face easier paths than others.