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At CPAC, Trump Returns To Public Stage Donald Trump makes his first post-presidency speech at the annual CPAC conference. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3b0fgIP

People Share #TheMoment They Realized The Pandemic Was Changing Life As They Knew It It's been nearly a year since the global pandemic began. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asked people to share the moment they realized COVID-19 was changing their lives. (Image credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3kIFMdj

Virginia Lawmakers Sign Off On Bill Legalizing Recreational Marijuana The bill would legalize cannabis for recreational use by adults starting in 2024. But some Democrats and advocates say the legislation doesn't do enough to address racial disparites in drug laws. (Image credit: Richard Vogel/AP) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3r2Myg1

N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo Faces Sexual Harassment Allegations From 2nd Former Aide The governor said he will ask New York's attorney general and the state's chief judge to pick an independent investigator to review allegations against him brought by two former aides. (Image credit: Jeenah Moon/Getty Images) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/2MwFut5

How Disinformation Is Shaping The Political Process Disinformation is not just affecting politics at the national level. It's eroding public trust in institutions. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3bLdvyn

Former Gymnast Sarah Klein Discusses Coach John Geddert's Sex Abuse Charges Gymnastics coach John Geddert killed himself after 2 dozen criminal charges, including sexual assault, were filed against him. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Sarah Klein, who trained with him. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3swe0mT

The U.S. Border Immigration Problem NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Doris Meissner of the Migration Policy Institute on the challenges the U.S. has implementing a border policy that is humane, but discourages illegal immigration. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/2Od2iPi

Change In Asylum Policy Allows Some Migrants To Wait In U.S. A change in U.S. border policy means some asylum seekers are allowed to cross into the U.S. from Mexico as they await their day in immigration court. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3uypiJ0

Politics Chat: Former President Trump To Speak At CPAC Former President Donald Trump speaks today at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Florida. As Trump's grip tightens on the GOP, President Joe Biden continues to address U.S. border policy. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3srQ8AO

One Year Into The Pandemic, How Has COVID-19 Shaped Who We Are? NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with bioethicist Jacob M. Appel about whether our society is better or worse from experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3q1oid8

1 Year Into The Pandemic, These Are The Moments We Realized Everything Had Changed The 1st anniversary of lockdowns, shutdowns, and shortages is upon us. To mark it, we've asked people to share their memories of when they realized how much life in the U.S. was about to change. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3r4ogSO

It's Not Just Texas. The Entire Energy Grid Needs An Upgrade For Extreme Weather The Texas blackout is a reminder that climate-driven extreme weather stresses the U.S.'s power system in many ways. Much is needed to harden the grid for the future as the number of outages increase. (Image credit: John Antczak/AP) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/2O33ioV

Alaska Town Now Vaccinating Everyone 16 And Older Everyone in Sitka, Alaska, who's age 16 or older can get the COVID-19 vaccination. The tribal health service there has been so efficient, they've already vaccinated those at higher risk. (Image credit: Katherine Rose/KCAW) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3q660au

A Chapter In U.S. History Often Ignored: The Flight Of Runaway Slaves To Mexico As the U.S. Treasury considers putting Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill to honor her role in the northbound underground railroad, there is new attention to the often-overlooked southbound route. (Image credit: Library of Congress) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3dTodFZ

Brooklyn Librarian Becomes Unlikely Star With Her Bilingual Story Time The pandemic has yielded a silver lining for the Brooklyn Public Library. Tenzin Kalsang's Tibetan story time has been drawing audiences in the tens of thousands. (Image credit: Brooklyn Public Library's Facebook Page/Screenshot) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3dTdxXV

Beauty Of California's Highway 1 Also Means Frequent Damage A winter rainstorm has again washed out a section of California's coastal Highway 1. The stunningly beautiful drive has a history of closures that affect both residents and tourists. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/2ZZbQ2J

Ithaca Mayor's Police Reform Plan NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Mayor Svante Myrick of Ithaca, N.Y., about how and why he wants to replace the city's police department with a civilian-led agency. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3q1HOWS

Tracking Police Misconduct Settlements That Cost Cities Millions NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux, a data journalist who's been analyzing public records to see whether police settlements have changed how cities approach police misconduct. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/37SIB6d

Search For Coyote Continues After Several Attacks In The San Francisco Bay Area At least five people have reported being bitten. The unusual behavior has residents worried and wildlife authorities working overtime to capture the animal. (Image credit: San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst N/Hearst Newspapers via Getty Imag) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3bOrX97

In The Story Of U.S. Immigration, Black Immigrants Are Often Left Out Nana Gyamfi, Executive Director of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration, tells NPR's Scott Simon about challenges Black immigrants to the U.S. face. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3suXYcU

Antony Blinken Starts Virtual 'International' Tour As Secretary Of State Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making the global rounds virtually, with Canada and Mexico as his first stops. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/37SBvi8

Advisory Panel Recommends FDA Approve Johnson & Johnson Vaccine For Emergency Use The committee voted 22 to nothing in favor of the new vaccine. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/2ZUd8MH

Week In Politics: House Approves $1.9 Trillion Pandemic Relief Package The Saudi crown prince may escape punishment for his order to kill a columnist. A pandemic relief package is moving through Congress. Donald Trump remains popular with conservative activists. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3kvDeic

'Amend' Brings History Of The 14th Amendment To Life NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Larry Wilmore about his new Netflix docu-series, Amend: The Fight for America," about the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/2ZUcFK6

Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Rise Dramatically Amid Pandemic NPR's Scott Simon asks journalist Jennifer Chen about the surge in violence against Asian-Americans. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/2MvGrSB

Report Tying Saudi Crown Prince To Jamal Khashoggi Killing Tests U.S. Alliance By releasing intelligence tying Saudi Arabia's crown prince to the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, President Biden is toughening U.S. posture toward the kingdom. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3kAUgM3

What You Need To Know About The Johnson & Johnson Coronavirus Vaccine NPR's Scott Simon asks FDA adviser Dr. Paul Offit about Johnson & Johnson's vaccine and other developments in the pandemic. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3uLefMX

US SYRIA STRIKE The U.S. has carried out an airstrike in Syria against an Iranian-backed militia target. The move appears to be in response to a series of rocket attacks against U.S. targets in Iraq. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/2Msh1oK

Syria Airstrikes Resurface Lawmakers' Questions Over Presidential Authority Some Democrats raised a longstanding debate over presidential vs congressional reach. The administration called the attacks proportionate and said it had briefed congressional leaders ahead of time. (Image credit: Pool/Getty Images) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3dQKBje

A Week After Deep Freeze, Thousands Of Texans Are Still Without Basic Utilities It's been a week since the deep freeze in Texas knocked out power and water for millions. While most have had it restored, thousands of people are still without water in Austin. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3rbArxa

CDC Says Coronavirus Variants Could Reverse Recent Progress In Declining Numbers The CDC is warning that the recent improvement in COVID-19 case numbers might be stalling. Variants of the virus may be starting to spread widely in this country, which could reverse recent progress. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3dNhc9y

Is Indianapolis Ready To Host 67 Basketball Games For NCAA Tournament? NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett about his ambitious plan to host the NCAA men's basketball tournament this spring. All 67 games will be played in and around the city. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/37RJDPR

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Faces Sexual Harassment Accusations This week, a former aide came forward and accused New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment after the governor was already under investigation for misclassifying COVID-19 nursing home deaths. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/2O65Y52

People With A BMI Over 30 Now Qualify For A COVID-19 Vaccine In Some States Obesity now qualifies patients for a COVID-19 vaccine in some states. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with writer Emma Specter on why people should get the vaccine, though BMI is a faulty indicator of health. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3sqFvxW

What Happens When Extremism Becomes Mainstream This week in both House and Senate hearings, police officials testified on the Jan. 6 insurrection. The rise of right-wing extremism might make preventing the next violent outbreak more challenging. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3bGP6Kl

$1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package Likely To Pass In House On Democrat Votes Alone The House is on track to pass a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, which includes another stimulus check to millions of Americans, additional unemployment benefits, and new child tax credits. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3dP0bvw

FDA Considers Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine For Emergency Use Authorization An advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration met to consider the application for emergency use authorization for the Janssen, the vaccine division of Johnson & Johnson, COVID-19 vaccine. from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3uz0twx

WNBA Team Co-Owned By Ex-Sen. Kelly Loeffler Is Sold After Players' Criticism The new three-member investor group which purchased the team includes former Dream player Renee Montgomery, making her the first retired player to have become both a co-owner and a WNBA executive. (Image credit: Bill Clark/Getty Images) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/2ZU3olp

Hurricane Forecasts Will Start Earlier In 2021 Named storms have formed in the Atlantic before the official June 1 start of hurricane season in each of the last six years. The National Hurricane Center is discussing starting the season in May. (Image credit: Sean Gardner/Getty Images) from National : NPR https://ift.tt/3uJoGk7