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.)
Which state has more lakes: Minnesota or Wisconsin?
Minnesota and Wisconsin are in contention. Minnesota is well known for being the 'Land of 10,000 Lakes.' Wisconsin is saying it has more.
A perspective on Kamala Harris' potential foreign policy priorities
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Halie Soifer, who served as national security adviser to Kamala Harris while she was senator from California, about foreign policy priorities.
Morning news brief
Israel's prime minister will speak to a joint meeting of Congress. The rapid-fire launch of Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. A new NPR poll shows more voters moved into the undecided camp.
25 years ago this week, Woodstock '99 descended into chaos in Rome, N.Y.
In 1969, Woodstock promised “three days of peace and music.” Decades later, Woodstock '99 brought different music and a very different vibe to central New York.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett on why she supports Harris for president
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) discusses why she supports Kamala Harris for President.
South Carolina representative James Clyburn on what's next for Harris' campaign
NPR's Michel Martin asks South Carolina representative James Clyburn where the Harris campaign goes from here.
Why Congress is pondering whether to create another military branch
Congress is considering whether to create another branch of the military dedicated to digital security and warfare.
Scientists are tracking polar bears to keep them -- and people safe
In Canada, melting sea ice is forcing polar bears closer and closer to human populations, so scientists there are working on a program to track polar bears, tag them with GPS units and monitor their movement.
The head of the UNHCR says it's time to think about the future of Ukrainian refugees
The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees has pledged $100 million of support for people in Ukraine as they prepare for winter.
U.S. ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield announces $60 million in aid to Haiti
The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. announces additional aid to Haiti on a lightning visit to the troubled Caribbean island.
Bodycam video released of deputy fatally shooting a woman who called 911 for help
Murder charges have been filed against a fired Illinois deputy sheriff who fatally shot a woman who had called 911 for help. A video tape of the shooting in Springfield was released Monday.