The ethical implications of President-elect Trump's call with Justice Alito
Alito and Trump spoke Tuesday, a day before the president-elect urged the Supreme Court to halt his Jan. 10 sentencing in the New York hush-money case, the justice said in a statement from the court. They did not discuss the case, however, Alito said.
Catholic church in Switzerland finds an opportunity for a spirited debate about AI
An art installation by a Catholic church in Switzerland allowed visitors to step into a confessional and have a conversation with a digital Jesus that gave AI generated answers.
New environmental law creates tension between Canadian government and U.S. shippers
The Canadian government says a new regulation will make shipping on the Great Lakes more environmentally sound. However American shippers say it puts them at a trade disadvantage.
Microplastics research probes the type of dangers they may pose to our bodies
Microplastics have turned up in all corners of our anatomy. So much remains unknown about how these particles work their way through our bodies, and what that means for our health.
Workers at Volkswagen, Europe's biggest automaker, are on strike
Volkswagen, Germany's largest employer, is facing backlash over its plans to cut wages, lay off workers, and close factories in Germany for the first time in its history.
Dolly Parton's new children's book reveals what really matters to her at Christmas
In a new children's book, Dolly Parton shares the tale of her beloved god-dog, Billy the Kid, a French bulldog who comes home for Christmas.
Morning news brief
Syrian rebels topple Bashar Assad's regime. The U.S. says it is prepared to work with Syrians creating a new government. President-elect Trump answers questions on NBC's "Meet the Press."
A lot of the vetting process for a Cabinet nominee is done behind the scenes
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Rob Kelner of the law firm Covington and Burling about the vetting process for presidential nominees.
South Koreans wait for parliament to vote on whether to impeach the president
The South Korean president tried but failed to impose martial law this week, putting the nation's democratic institutions to a severe test. The impeachment vote is expected on Saturday.
The regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad is looking increasingly fragile
Rebel insurgents swept into Hama as the Syrian army withdrew. The move puts the rebel fighters even closer to the Syrian capitol Damascus, and deals another blow to President Bashar Assad.
'Morning Edition' hosts say goodbye to the show's executive producer
Today is the last day for Morning Edition's Executive Producer Erika Aguilar. Hosts Leila Fadel and Michel Martin are joined by Steve Inskeep and A Martinez to wish her well.
A cancer survivor nearly died trying to prove he had recovered
In this week's StoryCorps, two friends recall a harrowing ski trip in the Colorado mountains.