Opinion: Migrant Girl’s Death Reveals A Need For More Interpreters Along The Border
Seven-year-old Jakelin Caal died in U.S. custody in December. Linguist Geoff Nunberg says her death might have been prevented had border agents spoken the Mayan language Q’eqchi’.
‘An Irony’: Shutdown Fight Over Border Security Takes Toll On Immigration Enforcement
The government shutdown began with the president’s demand for more border security money. But it’s also taking a growing toll on immigration enforcement.
News Brief: Pelosi Expected To Be House Speaker For New Congress
New members of the House are sworn in. Border security remains a stumbling block to re-opening the government. And, the U.S. ambassador to Russia meets with the man Russia accuses of espionage.
Standoff: Trump Wants $5 Billion For Wall, Democrats Offer $1.3 For Border Security
The federal government remains partially shuttered as the president holds out for money for a wall along the border with Mexico. A new Congress is sworn in on Thursday. What does each side want?
Houston Police Search For Gunman Who Killed 7-Year-Old Girl
Authorities in Houston are still looking for the person who shot and killed a seven-year-old girl on New Year’s Eve as she rode in the backseat of her family car.
Emergency Medical Responders Confront Racial Bias
In a recent study of patients treated by emergency medical responders in Oregon, black patients were 40 percent less likely to get pain medicine than their white peers. Why?
Kentucky Police Escort Fresh Doughnuts After Krispy Kreme Truck Fire
A viral police department tweet brought joking messages of sympathy from other police forces, and a delivery of doughnuts from the company.
Search Continues For Suspect in 7-Year-Old Houston Girl’s Shooting
Jazmine Barnes was driving with her family early Sunday morning when they were fired upon by a man in a reddish pickup truck, according to police.
From Use Of Power To Mistrust In Government, 1968 Lessons Still Resonate
Last year, NPR went back 50 years to look at the tremendous political and social events that changed our world forever. We found many of those stories resonate with challenges we face today.
Fans Of An Iconic Philly Rail Sign Are Rallying To Save It From Retirement
A 1970s-era status board at Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station has been making a familiar clickety-clack sound for decades, but now, as it’s set to be replaced, there’s an effort to save it.
National Zoo and Museums In Washington, D.C., Close Due To Government Shutdown
Wednesdays marks the first day the National Zoo and the Smithsonian museums are closed due to the government shutdown.
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