There's an upside to cold, snowless New England days — great skating
Maine Public reporter Ari Snider heads out on a couple of Maine's lakes to explore the burgeoning sport of "wild ice skating." (Story aired on All Things Considered on Jan. 16, 2025.)
10 years after Michael Brown was killed in Ferguson, what’s changed with protests?
Some of the first protestors on the streets of Ferguson, Missouri, after Michael Brown was killed ten years ago have become national figures. NPR's Michel Martin talks to DeRay Mckesson.
Harris and Walz continue their introductory tour of the Democratic ticket
Vice President Harris is campaigning with running mate Tim Walz, and massive crowds have been turning out to see them. They’ll be in Phoenix Thursday night and then head toward Las Vegas.
10 years after Michael Brown's death, his mother is still fighting for justice
Michael Brown's mother is still seeking justice 10 years after her son's death. We hear testimony she provided in an appeal to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
What’s a political race without vice presidential candidates attacking each other?
Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz are both military veterans. Vance has gone after Walz's service.
Ukraine must drive Russia troops away from border areas, a Zelenskyy adviser says
As Ukraine receives new weapons -- such as F-16 fighter jets -- Ukrainian troops struggle to halt a Russian ground offensive in the eastern part of the country.
Democrats' presidential campaign seems to have renewed energy after Harris' VP pick
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Democratic strategist David Axelrod about the energy behind Kamala Harris' campaign, and how Democrats can capitalize on the momentum.
Morning news brief
VP Harris introduces her running mate at Philadelphia rally. How does the country’s first impression of Tim Walz compare with his image in Minnesota? Dozens more far-right rallies planned for in U.K.
It's been a busy time at the Paris Olympics for U.S. teams
Olympic events are winding down, but there is still much to go. A highlight from the Paris Games Tuesday: American Gabby Thomas cruised in the 200-meter Olympic final to win her first gold medal.
Ukraine’s latest conscription law is hindering its economy
Young men afraid of military conscription in Ukraine are avoiding the traditional workforce, and it's having a negative effect on the economy.