Florida Gov. DeSantis leads a nationwide shift to politicizing school board races
Governor Ron DeSantis is reshaping school boards in Florida. He's exerting control over local school policies, including how they teach children about race and sexual orientation.
Patience Is Key When Reacting To Health Care Workers Who Refuse The COVID-19 Vaccine
Some experts say patience may be the best reaction to nursing home staffers who decline the coronavirus vaccine.
Field Hospitals Return To Some States As COVID-19 Pushes Hospitals To Breaking Point
In North Carolina and California, field hospitals have opened to help with patient overflow as a surge of COVID-19 cases continues to stress hospitals.
Sophie Fustec's New Album Is A Journey Through Her Grief
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Sophie Fustec, known artistically as La Chica, about her new album La Loba, in which she comes to terms with her brother's recent death.
Sirius XM's Crank Radio Gives Go-Go Music A National Platform
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Sirus XM hosts Charles "Shorty Corleone" Garris and Rico Anderson, who are giving the D.C. region's go-go music a national boost with the new Crank Radio show.
Biden Suspends Border Wall Construction For Two Months
President Biden has halted construction of the massive wall on the U.S.-Mexico border for two months while officials determine what to do next.
Thousands Of Republicans Leave Party After Capitol Riot
The attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of former president Trump has led thousands of Republicans to change their voter registration.
Diplomats Return To State Department As Biden Administration Begins
Longtime diplomats were forced out or quit in protest during the Trump administration. Now, some are returning as Secretary of State-designate Tony Blinken vows to rebuild.
Yemeni Man Hopes For A Second Chance As Biden Repeals Trump's Travel Ban
A Yemeni man describes how his life was derailed by the Trump administration's travel ban and hopes President Biden'a order lifting it will help him.
With Control Of Congress, Democrats Aim To Address Voting Rights
Democrats argue major voting reforms are needed to protect democracy. Now, with control of Congress and the presidency, the party will need to decide what changes are realistic.
Protests Erupt Across Russia Demanding Release Of Alexei Navalny
Protestors marched in cities all over Russia in support of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Museum Exhibition Explores The History Of Surfing In Hawaii
Honolulu's Bishop Museum is hosting an exhibition on the history and culture of surfing, from Polynesian, African, and South American predecessors to the home of modern board surfing in Hawaii.