Supreme Court to hear challenge to California’s authority to set vehicle emissions standards
Ohio and 16 other Republican-dominated states have sued, asserting that a waiver granted to California to set its own rules violates the basic design of the U.S. Constitution, which they assert should treat states as equals.
What was the worst year of your life and what did you learn from it? We want to hear
All Things Considered wants to hear your stories. What was your worst year ever, how did you get through it, and what did you learn from it?
At 18, India’s Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest world chess champion ever
Dommaraju unseated China’s Ding Liren to become the new world chess champion. “Every chess player wants to experience this moment, and very few get the chance,” Dommaraju said after the match.
FBI missed ‘basic step’ in its intelligence efforts ahead of Jan. 6 Capitol riot
The long-awaited report from DOJ Inspector General office comes nearly four years after a crowd of Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 to try to prevent Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s election win.
FAA chief Mike Whitaker announces that he will step down in January
Mike Whitaker says he will step down as head of the Federal Aviation Administration on Jan. 20. It’s not unusual for FAA administrators to resign at the change of administration, though some have stayed longer.
FBI Director to resign. And, UHC CEO killing brings attention to U.S. life expectancy
Why FBI Director Christopher Wray will step down from the role at the end of Biden’s term. And, the UHC CEO killing turns public attention to the U.S. life expectancy and health care.
The Geminids meteor shower peaks this week. Here’s what to expect
The Geminids are one of the best and most visible annual meteor showers, when at least 120 meteors can usually be seen per hour. But 2024 will be different, thanks to the year’s final full moon.
UHC murder suspect railed about U.S. health care. Here’s what he missed
The man charged in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was critical of U.S. health care. Experts say the system’s problems are complex and can’t be pinned on one player or industry.
An update from southern Arizona at the most rural section of the southern U.S. border
President-elect Trump campaigned on promises to take on the border crisis. NPR traveled to the most rural section of the border with Mexico — a section in Arizona — to see if anything has changed.
Mystery ducks have been taking over a Manhattan neighborhood
For years, residents of a Manhattan neighborhood have discovered tiny ducks and other toys hidden in its nooks and crannies. (Story aired on Weekend Edition Sunday on Dec. 18, 2024.)
Judge declares mistrial over killing of gay University of Mississippi student
Jimmy “Jay” Lee’s body has never been found, but a judge declared him dead. Jurors said they were unable to reach a verdict after over nine and a half hours of deliberation.
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