Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey discusses Democratic efforts to resist Trump policies
Many Democrats feel anxious about the state of democracy and the economy. NPR asks Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey about what Democrats are doing to fight back.
Russian Sailor's Message In A Bottle Washes Up In Alaska
Tyler Ivanoff was gathering firewood in Alaska when he found a Russian sailor's letter written more than 50 years ago during the Cold War, KTUU-TV reports. Russian state media tracked down the writer.
103-Year-Old Woman Breaks Skydiving Record
Kathryn Hodges went skydiving in Snohomish County, Wash. Before her leap, King-5 News reports she asked her son if it was going to be a record. The previous Guinness World Record holder was 100.
Spate Of Lynchings Target Minorities, Especially Muslims, In India
Mobs in India are lynching minorities. Many accuse the Hindu nationalist government of failing to forcefully condemn the violence. Activists have launched a hate crimes hotline in 100 Indian cities.
News Brief: Afghan Bombing, Deadly Force, Title X Changes
A suicide bomber killed 63 people at an Afghan wedding. California's governor is expected to sign a bill regarding when police can use deadly force. Title X changes take effect Monday.
Researchers Examine Altitude's Role In Depression And Suicide
The Mountain West has some of the highest rates of depression and suicide. Researchers think the mountains, with a lack of oxygen at high altitude, could be interfering with people's mental health.
Asylum Officers Are Being Used As An Immigration Deterrent, Tjersland says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to USCIS asylum officer Charles Tjersland, speaking as a Union Steward for AFGE Local 1924, who says new immigration policy is harming migrants and his job's mission.
What If You Could Change Your Child's Future In 1 Hour A Week?
A social entrepreneur, drawing on his background as an immigrant, believes he has found an untapped resource to help more struggling students succeed in reading. The secret? Families.
Reversing Earlier Ban, Israel Permits Limited Visit For Rep. Rashida Tlaib
Israel said it would allow entry to the Michigan congresswoman to visit her aging grandmother in the West Bank after announcing earlier that it would bar her from visiting.
Israel Banning U.S. Reps. Had A Political Cost, U.S. Jewish Advocacy Group Says
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to David Harris, CEO of the American Jewish Committee, about Israel's decision to bar two U.S. congresswomen. Israel will now grant Rep. Rashida Tlaib a visa.