Supreme Court to hear school disability discrimination case
At issue is a case testing the reach of federal laws that promise special help for children with disabilities in public schools. Specifically: What do parents have to prove in order to get that specialized help?
Blockchain And Climate Change
There's a lot of buzz about how big data and now blockchain will "solve climate change." Scientists are concerned that the hype plays into a dangerous idea that there's a technological magic bullet.
Former FBI Director Weighs In On Pipe Bomb Investigation
Former deputy director of the FBI John Pistole tells NPR's Noel King what investigators will be looking for in the investigation into pipe bombs mailed to several prominent Democrats and CNN.
Michigan Redistricting Power Put To A Vote
Voters in four states are set to decide whether they should take the power to draw political boundaries away from politicians.
FBI Investigates Pipe Bombs Sent To Democrats
We have the latest on the investigation into the packages containing potential explosive devices sent to Democratic political figures this week.
News Brief: Pipe Bomb Investigations, Saudi Investment Conference
The FBI confirms that multiple pipe bombs were sent to prominent Democrats. Also, Ben Chu of The Independent discusses the Saudi investment conference in the wake of Jamal Khashoggi's killing.
McDonald's Customers Met With 4-Legged Scammer
A dog named Princess was caught by her owner hanging outside McDonald's scamming customers out of their cheeseburgers.
Remembering The Woman Behind The Classic American Green-Bean Casserole
Dorcas Reilly created a Thanksgiving staple, the classic American Green-Bean Casserole. Among her other creations, a "tuna-noodle casserole," and Sloppy Joe "souperburgers."
Ask Cokie: History Of U.S. And Saudi Relations
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with commentator Cokie Roberts who answers listener questions about the history of relations between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Asia Markets Plummet
Stocks in Asia plummeted today as currencies in the region remain unstable.
Super Typhoon Hits The Northern Mariana Islands
Super Typhoon Yutu came ashore in the Northern Mariana Islands last night, bringing category 5 hurricane force, with sustained winds of 174 miles per hour.
