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.)
JD Vance returned to Ohio to kick off next phase of GOP presidential campaign
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance held a rally in Middletown, his hometown, as the party tries to pivot from a campaign tailored to take on President Biden, who dropped out of the race.
Secret Service director steps down following interrogation over the attempted assassination of Trump
Kimberly Cheatle faced 5 hours of questioning yesterday over the security lapses leading up to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Tens of thousands of Black women mobilize to support Kamala Harris
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser about why she is part of a group of women supporting Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidential nomination.
Kimberly Cheatle faced House lawmakers about security lapses by Secret Service
The Secret Service director was on Capitol Hill Monday. For nearly five hours, she faced questions from House lawmakers demanding answers about the attempted assassination of former President Trump.
Morning news brief
VP Harris will make her first official campaign stop as the likely Democratic nominee. GOP warns of obstacles in the transition from Biden to Harris. Secret Service chief testified on Capitol Hill.
Vocal arrangements are much simpler than hits from decades past, researcher finds
A study in the journal "Scientific Reports" finds the melodies of popular songs have gotten simpler over time.
How will Biden’s decision change the Republican Party’s plans for November?
NPR's A Martínez talks to political analyst and pollster Frank Luntz about how President Biden ending his reelection campaign and endorsing Kamala Harris for the nomination changes the race.
Great leaders make space for other great leaders, Rep. Raskin says of Biden
NPR's Michel Martin asks Rep. Jamie Raskin what comes next for Democrats after President Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race, and his endorsement of Kamala Harris for the nomination.
Netanyahu travels to Washington to address member of Congress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington, D.C., this week to address a joint meeting of Congress. He may also meet with President Biden.
Morning news brief
President Biden ends his reelection bid and endorses VP Harris as his choice to take over the top of the Democratic ticket. The GOP aims to tie Harris to Biden’s biggest troubles, including inflation.