Update: Four Killed In Canada School Shooting
A school shooting in a remote community in Saskatchewan has left four dead and a 17-year-old charged with murder.
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Children's Books Embedded With Racism As A Teaching Opportunity
Should parents pass up a good story because reading it to their child means wrestling with outdated racial stereotypes? NPR's Rachel Martin asks editor Jeremy Adam Smith.
Much Of East Coast Paralyzed As Massive Winter Storm Continues
At least 10,000 flights have been canceled, while hundreds of thousands of people have lost power. The blizzard, now in its second day, continues to barrel up the coast with hurricane-force winds.
Iowa Paper Endorses Rubio, Clinton; Says Sanders Is Unrealistic
Iowa's largest newspaper, the Des Moines Register, praises Marco Rubio's smarts and Hillary Clinton's experience in its 2016 presidential picks.
Marco Rubio, Hillary Clinton Pick Up Endorsements From Iowa Newspaper
As Iowans prepare to pick their presidential nominees in just over a week, the Des Moines Register announced its presidential endorsements Saturday afternoon. The paper endorsed Rubio and Clinton.
Yik Yak Tests Universities' Defense Of Free Speech
The social media app allows users to post anonymous comments visible to others in the same area. It's become a breeding ground for racial and violent threats, and some colleges may ban the app.
New Superintendent To Lead Los Angeles School District
Michelle King has largely stayed out of the spotlight-- until she became the first African-American woman to be named superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District on Jan. 11.
Donald Trump: I Could 'Shoot Somebody, And I Wouldn't Lose Any Voters'
The GOP presidential candidate cracked the joke at a campaign stop in Iowa on Saturday. Less than two weeks from the state's caucus, Trump had been remarking on his supporters' loyalty.
Proposed Danish Law Would Confiscate Cash From Asylum Seekers
In an effort to deter refugees, a controversial bill in Denmark calls for police to confiscate cash and valuables from arriving asylum seekers.
Cities Shut Down As Blizzard Blankets East Coast
Multiple states and cities have declared states of emergency as snow has covered parts of states from Pennsylvania to North Carolina. NPR's Jennifer Ludden has an update.