The latest from the LA Fire Department on the wildfires burning across the metro area
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman Margaret Stewart about the latest developments in a series of windswept fires burning in the Los Angeles metro area.
The dangers and health risks associated with black plastic
New research suggests that black plastic is associated with health risks. Researchers found toxic flame retardants in many black plastic household goods.
There is still much to know about drone sightings on the East Coast
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Stacie Pettyjohn of the Center for a New American Security, about why the federal government hasn't provided more details about drones spotted over some East Coast states.
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.