A trial of suspects accused of robbing Kim Kardashian at gunpoint begins in Paris
In 2016, thieves robbed Kim Kardashian at gunpoint in Paris and made away with about $10 million in jewelry. The suspects, whom the French press have dubbed "grandpa robbers," are now on trial.
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Firefighters battle several wildfires in the LA area, hundreds of dignitaries to gather for former President Carter's state funeral, and Republicans set a course for Trump's legislative agenda.
How former President Jimmy Carter's hometown of Plains shaped his life
After former President Jimmy Carter was voted out of office in 1980, he returned to his small hometown. Hear about how Plains, Georgia, shaped his remarkable life.
What are the Santa Ana winds and why are they so dangerous?
Multiple wildfires are burning in Los Angeles, fueled by Santa Ana winds. NPR speaks with a National Weather Service meteorologist about why these winds can be so dangerous and destructive.
How might the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau change under Trump's presidency?
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is tasked with writing and enforcing rules for the financial industry. How might the independent federal agency change under the Trump administration?
A record 24 million sign up for ACA plans, Biden administration says
About 24 million people have signed up for Affordable Care Act plans with about a week to go in open enrollment. But President-elect Trump has talked about possibly repealing the 14-year-old ACA.
Wildfires in the Los Angeles area force tens of thousands to flee
Tens of thousands of people in the Los Angeles area have had to flee their homes, often very quickly, as strong winds fuel multiple wildfires.
Hundreds of dignitaries to gather for former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral
Today, all the living U.S. presidents will gather with hundreds of other dignitaries at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., for former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral.
Questions remain on how Republicans will advance Trump's legislative agenda
Republicans are set to have unified government with control the House, Senate and White House. But they're not yet on the same page about how to move forward on Trump's biggest legislative priorities.
Writer Louis Ferrante discusses his book on the history of the American mafia
NPR's A Martinez speaks with American writer Louis Ferrante about his latest book, "Borgata: Clash of Titans: a History of the American Mafia."