Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe said Thursday that top Justice Dept. officials discussed invoking the 25th Amendment. But his new book is about far more than that.
Florists Fear A ‘No Deal’ Brexit Would Wilt The Flower Business
U.K. flower shop owners who rely on shipments from the Netherlands are concerned about how leaving the European Union without a withdrawal agreement will affect them.
A U.S. Hunter Paid $110,000 To Shoot A Pakistani Goat
A trophy hunting program aims to protect the national animal, a goat called the markhor. Local social media was full of protests. But there’s another side to the story.
Initial Democratic Primary Debates Will Accommodate Up To 20 Candidates
The DNC plans to host 12 sanctioned debates during the 2020 primary cycle. The first one will be in June on back-to-back weekday nights. The format changes follow criticism from the 2016 campaign.
VIDEO: In A Post-Parkland America, Teens Talk About Gun Culture
Last spring, NPR traveled across the country to speak with teenagers about their many different relationships with guns.
Attorney General William Barr Swears Oath Of Office After Senate Confirmation
The prominent Republican lawyer, confirmed by the Senate Thursday, will lead the Justice Department for a second time. He first served as attorney general under George H.W. Bush in the early ’90s.
The Heartbreaking Plight Of Zimbabwe’s Doctors
Inflation in Zimbabwe is sky-high — marked by ill-equipped hospitals and long lines for fuel. NPR talks with two doctors who say they don’t have the supplies to keep patients, and themselves, safe.
‘We Live With It Every Day’: Parkland Community Marks 1 Year Since Massacre
Following a year of outraged activism, some survivors went silent Thursday. Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School invited students to participate in community service projects.
Greeting Cards Are Still A Thing In The Digital Age. Thanks, Millennials
Greeting card companies have weathered some tough times as more people send good wishes online. But millennials are purchasing more cards, which has helped stabilize the industry.
With Constitution Changes, Egypt’s President Could Stay In Power Until 2034
The parliament overwhelmingly approved the changes, which require a referendum to enter into force. Human rights groups are expressing alarm, saying they “sanction lifelong presidency.”
Amazon Drops Plans For New York Headquarters
An Amazon spokeswoman told NPR that this decision is not reversible, and the company plans no further negotiations. The company will not search for a new HQ location.
Federal Watchdog Issues Scathing Report On Ed Department’s Handling Of Student Loans
The department’s own inspector general says student loan companies aren’t following the rules, and that the government isn’t doing enough to hold them accountable.
Anger, Confusion Over Dwindling Refunds. Is Trump’s Tax Plan To Blame?
Tax refunds so far have been smaller than last year’s. Some taxpayers kept a bigger share of their income, but for others it reflects an overhaul that rewarded high earners the most.
Despite Prevention Programs, Sexual Assaults Rise At Military Academies
An anonymous survey found 747 students suffered unwanted sexual contact in the last school year at the Army, Navy and Air Force academies. That’s up nearly 50 percent from a survey two years earlier.
Denver Teachers Reach Tentative Deal To End Strike
“This agreement is a win, plain and simple: for our students; for our educators; and for our communities,” said Denver Classroom Teachers Association President Henry Roman.
Congress Sprints To Pass Border Security Package With Trump’s Support Unclear
Congressional leaders are prepared to vote Thursday on a $333 billion bipartisan spending package to avoid the threat of a partial government shutdown.
Texas Man With 3D-Printed Gun And ‘Hit List’ Of Lawmakers Sentenced To 8 Years
The man printed the gun after a background check stopped him from purchasing a firearm legally. His sentencing comes as lawmakers around the country are trying to expand background check requirements.
Conspiracy Theorist And Frequent Presidential Candidate Lyndon LaRouche Dies At 96
LaRouche was connected to bizarre conspiracy theories and ran for president eight times between 1976 and 2004.
Same-Sex Couples Sue For The Right To Marry In Japan
They say the constitution’s language on marriage should be reinterpreted. It’s the first lawsuit challenging the country’s rejection of same-sex marriage.
When Your Shared Netflix Account Outlasts The Relationship
Sharing of online streaming video and music passwords among sweethearts is a territorial marker, like wearing a boyfriend’s sweater. But what happens to custody of the accounts when the love is gone?
You May Be Surprised To Learn Which 2 Countries Are Making The Globe A Lot Greener
Satellite images show the amount of green vegetation on Earth increasing, despite deforestation. But some of the added greenery has a downside.
Poll: A Year After Parkland, Urgency For New Gun Restrictions Declines
A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds the percentage of Americans who think laws covering the sale of firearms should be stricter has dropped 20 points from immediately after the Parkland shooting.
Airbus To Stop Production Of A380 Superjumbo Jet
The European company says it has no reason to continue production after its biggest customer cut back its orders. Despite much fanfare, the double-decker plane has struggled to find a market.
NRA Facing Most Formidable Opposition Yet, A Year After Parkland
The gun rights group says it has more dues-paying members than any other grassroots organization, but shifting power in Congress and changing public opinions on gun laws may present challenges.
3 Syrian Ex-Intelligence Officials Arrested On Charges Of Torture
Two former members of President Assad’s intelligence agency were arrested in Germany for allegedly participating in the abuse of captive dissidents. A third Syrian national was apprehended in Paris.
Military Families In Privatized Housing ‘Afraid To Come Forward,’ Survey Says
The Military Family Advisory Network gathered responses from families in 46 states. It concluded that residents’ complaints were ignored and fear of retaliation on service members’ careers persisted.
When Teens Threaten Violence, A Community Responds With Compassion
After years of being beaten up, this teen decided to take justice into his own hands. A school district in Oregon showed him a better way to solve his problems.
Manafort Intentionally Lied To Special Counsel, Judge Says
The ruling from Judge Amy Berman Jackson means the prosecutors led by Robert Mueller are no longer bound by their plea deal with Manafort, onetime chairman of Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.
Rare, Elusive Black Leopard Caught On Camera In The Wild
There have been lots of stories about the unique animal in central Kenya’s Laikipia County. Now cameras have captured multiple high-quality photos and video.
Medical Anthropologist Explores ‘Vaccine Hesitancy’
Families learn to be skeptical about vaccines in communities where incomplete vaccination is the norm. A researcher into the phenomenon found that people are ready to listen, if they’re heard, too.
Ivanka Trump Launches $50 Million Program To Empower Women In The Workplace
She wants to make it help 50 million women around the world get jobs and start their own businesses. Critics are waiting for more details.
Nearly 2 Dozen Iranian Revolutionary Guards Reportedly Killed In Bomb Attack
The Guards were killed in a restive region bordering Pakistan. Without providing evidence, Iran blamed the U.S. for the attack.
FEMA Administrator Brock Long Says He Will Step Down
In a surprise announcement, Long says it is time to go home to his family. An internal government watchdog said he had improperly used government vehicles to travel to his home in North Carolina.
Congress Awaits Final Border Bill With Shutdown Deadline Looming
House and Senate leaders aim to vote by the Friday deadline on a seven-bill spending package that includes a $1.375 billion in funding for 55 miles of fencing along the U.S. border with Mexico.
Lufthansa Airlines Sues Customer Who Skipped Part Of His Return Flight
The Lufthansa passenger paid around $741 to fly business class from Oslo to Seattle and back. But on his return trip, he got off in Germany — and the airline wants him to pay more than $2,000.
Former Apple Executive Accused Of Insider Trading By SEC
The agency says Gene Levoff used prior knowledge of earnings to buy and sell millions of dollars in Apple stock, even as he was responsible for overseeing compliance with rules on insider trading.