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.
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What's it mean for Biden's legacy now that he's pardoned his son. Examining the rapid advance by rebel fighters in Syria. Protesters take to the streets of the former Soviet republic of Georgia.
Landmark climate change case will open at the top U.N. court
The U.N.'s top court begins hearings Monday on the legal obligation of countries to fight climate change.
Trump says he intends to nominate loyalist Kash Patel to serve as FBI director
President-elect Donald Trump announced over the weekend that he would be replacing FBI director Chris Wray with Kash Patel, a longtime ally. Patel has made controversial statements about the agency.
President Biden pardons son Hunter weeks before he was due to be sentenced
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with legal expert and author Kim Wehle about President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter. The president previously said he wouldn't issue a pardon.
U.N. stops sending aid through main Gaza crossing because route is too dangerous
The main U.N. agency in Gaza has stopped picking up aid from a key Israeli border crossing -- saying it's impossible to collect the aid because of hurdles from Israeli authorities and lack of safety.
TelevisaUnivision's CEO on the network's approach to covering President Trump's 2nd term
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Daniel Alegre, the CEO of TelevisaUnivision, about his op-ed on the changing attitudes of Latino voters.
Daniel Penny's New York City subway chokehold trial is nearing an end
Closing arguments are expected in the case of a Marine veteran accused of killing a homeless man. Daniel Penny's defense team says he was protecting other riders. Prosecutors say he went too far.
Syria's president vows to crush rebels who have seized much of Aleppo
Syrian government and Russian planes intensify airstrikes on rebel group who have taken over Syria's second city Aleppo in a lightning assault.
School special education staff are sometimes hurt by students
School staff who work with students with disabilities are sometimes hurt by the students they serve. That can make it harder to hire staff, at a time when there's already a nationwide shortage.
Local police face pressure to help carry out migrant deportations
A new North Carolina law requires sheriffs to hold undocumented immigrants in jail for ICE to pick up. It's part of the dance state and federal powers must do to carry out Trump's deportation plans.