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?
When the Dallas Cowboys play an away game, they come prepared
The Cowboys' stadium has a retractable roof — not the case for the Washington Football Team. But the Cowboys came prepared for last Sunday's — bringing their own heated sideline benches.
Broadway's 'Wicked' casts first person of color to play Glinda the Good Witch
Brittney Johnson whose been cast in the role of Glinda, will first be an understudy. Then starting in February, she'll take to the stage full-time.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on his first visit to Southeast Asia
Blinken reiterated the U.S. commitment to a "free and open Indo-Pacific" and pledged to strengthen relationships with partners in the region. His remarks came in Indonesia, the first stop on the trip.
Bardem watched nearly every 'I Love Lucy' episode to prepare to be Desi Arnaz
NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to Javier Bardem, who stars in the new film — Being The Ricardos — about Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz and their hit 1950s sitcom: I Love Lucy.
As COVID patients pack Colorado hospitals, anger grows against the unvaccinated
In Colorado, there is a backlash from people who can't get into hospitals because they are full of unvaccinated COVID-19 patients. Administrators say facilities "are on the verge of collapse."
News brief: Mark Meadows, tornadoes' aftermath, gymnastics abuse settlement
House panel votes to hold Mark Meadows in contempt. Searches continue for the missing after Kentucky's tornadoes. Abuse survivors reach a settlement with USA Gymnastics and Olympic committee.
An English village promises a better Christmas tree next year
Height should not be a problem for an outdoor tree, but the maintenance vehicles in Bailiff Bridge aren't high enough to decorate the top. Lights go just one-third of the way up.
Fossil fuel subsidies are proving harder to end than first thought
President Biden campaigned on ending oil and gas industry subsidies. But getting rid of them requires passing legislation. A bill eliminating the overseas drilling subsidy is stalled in Congress.
Facebook's parent is being sued by Rohingya refugees over Myanmar violence
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to lawyer Richard Fields, who's leading a $150 billion class action suit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, on behalf of Rohingya refugees in the U.S.
Congress considers contempt of Congress charge for Mark Meadows in relation to Jan. 6
The congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will vote to recommend a contempt of Congress charge against former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows.
An icon of traditional Mexican music, Vicente Fernández, dies at 81
Vincente Fernández was largely considered the last living legend of the Mexican ranchera, the style of song deeply rooted in the values and traditions of rural Mexico.