Trump is sentenced in hush money case -- but gets no penalty or fine
President-elect Donald Trump received an unconditional discharge for his criminal conviction, meaning he will get a criminal record but no other penalties.
Crypto's new swagger: What's driving Bitcoin's surge past $100,000?
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Henry Hu, professor of corporate law and securities regulation at the University of Texas, about future of crypto currency.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour which shattered sales and attendance records is about to end
After 149 shows - across five continents, Taylor Swift will wrap up her Eras Tour in Vancouver, Canada, over the weekend — after nearly two years on the road.
Why countries failed to reach a global deal on cutting plastic pollution
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Monterey Bay Aquarium chief conservation and science officer Margaret Spring about why negotiators failed to clinch a global treaty on reducing plastic pollution.
'The Indicator from Planet Money': How big is the U.S. housing shortage?
Housing affordability is a top concern for Americans. Estimates for the number of needed homes stretch into the millions. It's a tricky business quantifying the U.S. housing shortage.
Minneapolis City Council explores options for George Floyd Square
George Floyd's killing by police in 2020 sparked worldwide protests. Minneapolis wants to make changes to George Floyd Square -- the multi-block memorial that occupies the area where Floyd died.
Task force investigating assassination attempt against Trump holds final hearing
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Rep. Jason Crow, a Democrat from Colorado, about the work of a congressional task force that investigated an attempt on President-elect Trump's life.
Morning news brief
Syrian opposition forces enter a key city, in a new blow to Assad regime. President-elect Trump announces White House AI and Crypto Czar. New York City takes a step toward addressing housing crisis.
Post Hurricane Helene: People in western North Carolina feel the cold weather
People displaced by Hurricane Helene and living in temporary shelters, are trying to stay warm this week as freezing temperatures blanket the region.
The incoming Trump administration may reconsider the role of women in combat
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Christine Wormuth, the outgoing Army secretary. She is the 25th secretary of the Army, and the first woman to hold that position.