Dr. Rachel Levine focused on her job at HHS. Still, anti-trans politics followed her
Dr. Rachel Levine is the highest ranking, out transgender person ever to serve in the federal government. Her tenure at HHS ran concurrent with an explosion in state legislation targeting transgender people.
Legendary tabla virtuoso who defied genres dies at 73
Indian tabla player Zakir Hussain died on Sunday. He united musicians from diverse cultures and shaped modern world music.
Hispanic evangelical leader looks ahead to the incoming Trump administration
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with pastor Samuel Rodriguez about President-elect Donald Trump's immigration policy.
People who rely on birth control to manage health conditions worry about access
People who rely on birth control to deal with other health conditions are particularly worried about how misinformation about the drugs has entered the political sphere.
Is the chief issue over Nippon-U.S. Steel proposed deal, security or politics?
President Biden is expected to block Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel, citing national security reasons. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with David Wessel of the Brookings Institution.
There's renewed hope for a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas
A possible ceasefire in the 14-month long war between Israel and Hamas is gaining momentum. There are signs that the two sides are closer to making a deal, but many sticking points remain.
A good Christmas song can set the mood. Others can ruin the mood
Some Christmas music is classic; some is cringe-worthy. Today we celebrate the latter. This is the music you play when you want your guests to leave.
Morning news brief
Concerns over what kind of Syria the new conservative Sunni Islamist leadership will build. Renewed hope for a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. ABC pays to settle Trump's defamation lawsuit.
With the collapse of the Assad regime, families across Syria search for loved ones
People in Syria are looking for their relatives and friends in prisons, hospitals and morgues. The U.N. estimates over a 100,00 people have gone missing in Syria under the Assad regime.
Results of a time study may help educators get more time out of the school day
Research shows K-12 students in different states spend wildly different amounts of time in school, and suggests the nation's schools could be much better about using the learning time they do have.
Father and son reflect on Black love and loss
In this week's StoryCorps, a father and son talk about sources of love in their lives.
How does a new presidential administration look from the American West?
The governors of New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming assess President-elect Donald Trump's incoming agenda -- from energy to immigration.