How Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, from swing state Nevada, views immigration Transcript Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada is one of very few Democrats to oppose the lifting of the pandemic-era immigration restriction, saying I thought they were...
Florida teachers union sues over state law that may have led to book banning Transcript A teachers' union in Florida has challenged the state's Department of Education over a law that teachers say led to book bans in schools. SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST: A...
In 1963, Gideon v. Wainwright assured criminal defendants right to an attorney Transcript This week marks the 60th anniversary of a landmark Supreme Court case that guaranteed criminal defendants the right to a lawyer. That guarantee has been challen...
After decades, high school sweethearts finally get married Transcript In this week's StoryCorps, we hear about a couple who met in high school and got married later in life. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: It's Friday, the day we hear from StoryCorps - also, co...
7 deputies in Virginia face murder charges in Black man's death at mental hospital Transcript Seven law enforcement officers and three hospital employees have been charged with second-degree murder over the death of a Black man at a state psychiatric...
Michigan Democrats are getting their way for the first time in nearly 40 years Transcript LANSING, Mich. In her State of the State address this year, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had something no other Democratic governor has had since the early 1980s a leg...
This is Sleep Awareness Week and Friday is World Sleep Day Transcript One third of American adults don't get enough sleep. The CDC suggests a regimen that limits electronics, big meals, caffeine and alcohol but adds a little exercise during the day....
Memphis, Tenn., is home to the oldest high school band in the country Transcript The Christian Brothers High School Band in Memphis turns 150 years old on Friday. It's the country's oldest continuously operating high school marching band. STEVE INSKE...
France's government faces a no-confidence vote after Macron raises retirement age Transcript NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to reporter Lisa Bryant in Paris about French president Macron pushing through his pension plan overhaul without a full vote in par...
Ex-U.S. ambassador says Poland's gesture toward Ukraine might encourage other allies Transcript Poland's President Andrzej Duda announced Thursday that his country plans to provide four MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine to support its fight against Russ...
The IRS has a way for taxpayers to file tax returns for free Transcript The IRS offers a free tax filing service called Free File on its website. How to access it and additional tips for filing. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: OK, Sacha, we are about four weeks...
Synthetic opioids threaten communities including the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma Transcript The fentanyl-opioid crisis is hitting young people hard and some of the highest death rates are in Native American communities. The Cherokee Nation is working...
A federal judge in Texas hears case that could force an abortion pill off the market Transcript Following a hearing Wednesday in Texas, a decision on whether to take an abortion pill off the market is now up to a federal judge, who was appointed by f...
Facing some common threats, Japan and South Korea leaders meet to address them Transcript The summit is the first bilateral meeting between the two leaders in 12 years. It heralds a potential thaw in ties, which is a boon for the U.S. government. STE...
A new Guinness World record holder has been on the radio for 7 decades Transcript Mary McCoy started working as a DJ in 1951 when she was 12. At 85, she hosts a two-hour country music show six days a week on KVST in Huntsville, Texas. STEVE INSKEEP,...
