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.
A wage hike for home health care workers in Nevada is proving game-changing
After Nevada gave home health care workers a huge raise, from about $11 to $16 an hour, turnover in the industry fell sharply. Now, caregivers are preparing to lobby for another wage hike.
Los Angeles wildfires force thousands of evacuations as state of emergency declared
Los Angeles County faces at least three out-of-control wildfires fueled by unusually strong Santa Ana winds. Thousands have been forced to evacuate and a state of emergency has been declared.
Federal student loan borrowers await court decision on repayment plan
Eight million federal student loan borrowers are waiting for the courts to decide if the repayment plan they're enrolled in -- President Biden's SAVE plan -- is essentially so generous that it's illegal.
3-D printing is bringing down the cost to make prosthetics for children
Prosthetics for children can be expensive because they need to adjust to their growth. Now 3-D printing is making them more affordable and flexible.
Minneapolis and DOJ reach agreement on police reforms following George Floyd murder
Nearly five years after George Floyd was killed, Minneapolis has promised to reform its police department. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke talks about the agreement between the city and DOJ.
Tech industry watchers see Meta's end of fact-checking as a move to appease Trump
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg announced the end of fact-checking on his social media platforms. Industry watchers say it's another sign Silicon Valley is trying to get in President-elect Trump's good graces.
Former President Carter remembered as a strong supporter of Georgia's film industry
Jimmy Carter loved watching movies and he's credited with putting his home state of Georgia on the movie making list for Hollywood studios.
After Assad, how can Syrians reconcile to rebuild the nation?
After the downfall of the Assad regime, how can Syrians reconcile and form an inclusive government for all citizens? NPR speaks with Mona Yacoubian with the United States Institute of Peace.
Study links sugary drinks to poor health around the world
A new study shows a relationship between sugary drinks and an increase in diabetes and heart disease in Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa and other parts of the world.
Greenland member of Parliament addresses Trump's interest in purchasing the territory
NPR's Michel Martin asks Kuno Fencker, a member of Greenland's Parliament, about Donald Trump Jr.'s visit and his father's desire for the U.S. to buy the territory.
NewsGuard co-founder Steven Brill discusses Meta's move to end fact-checking
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg announced Facebook and Instagram would drop fact-checking. NPR talks with Steven Brill of NewsGuard, where journalists rate the reliability of news sources, about the move.