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?
South Africa's last apartheid president, F.W. de Klerk, dies at 85
De Klerk shared a Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela, and ceded the presidency to him in 1994 after Black South Africans were allowed to vote. But he's remained a controversial figure there.
News brief: infrastructure bill, Texas mask rules, Rittenhouse trial
President Biden addresses inflation and infrastructure bill. Texas schools can set their own face mask rules again following a judge's ruling. Kyle Rittenhouse took the stand in his own defense.
Kyle Rittenhouse takes the stand during his homicide trial in Wisconsin
Rittenhouse testified that he feared for his life when he shot three men, two fatally, during anti-police protests. "I didn't want to have to kill anybody. I was being attacked," Rittenhouse said.
Texas schools can require masks again after a judge overrules state's ban
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked an order by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott that banned mask mandates in public schools. The ruling could have implications for other states with similar bans in place.
At Baltimore port, Biden reassures Americans about shipping snags, inflation
President Biden toured the busy Port of Baltimore Wednesday, part of his push to show he has a handle on supply chain snarls and concerns about inflation — while promoting his legislative agenda.
Why are California ports still backed up? Port official says there are many reasons
NPR's A Martínez talks to Danny Wan, executive director of the Port of Oakland, about the supply chain issues that are affecting businesses and the economy.
Judge approves $626 million settlement in Flint contaminated water case
Most of the money is coming from the state of Michigan, which was accused of overlooking the risks of switching Flint's water source in 2014 without treating the water to prevent lead contamination.
EU leaders consider sanctions on Belarus for migrant crisis at Poland's border
There's been sharp criticism by European leaders of attempts by the regime in Belarus to push migrants from the Middle East and elsewhere over its borders with European Union countries.
At the U.N. climate talks, China and the U.S. pledge to increase cooperation
The U.S. and China say they'll work together to limit methane emissions. Environmental experts say the agreement has more significance for geopolitics than it does for climate change.
'Rust' crew member files first lawsuit over accidental shooting incident on set
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was accidentally shot and killed by a loaded gun last month. The incident has sparked debate about whether real guns have any place on movie sets.