Lawmakers are gearing up for a fight over a key intelligence gathering tool Transcript Should Congress extend a law that lets U.S. intelligence spy on communications involving Americans? The law expires at the end of the year unless Congress renews i...
TSA rules peanut butter is not a solid it's a liquid Transcript The TSA says peanut butter is a liquid because its shape is dictated by its container. To pass through security, peanut butter in a carry-on needs to be 3.4 oz. or less. STEVE INSKEEP, H...
'Like a living scrapbook': 'My Powerful Hair' is a celebration of Native culture Transcript My Powerful Hair is a new picture book that turns a painful truth about racism into a celebration of Native culture. When Carole Lindstrom was a little girl g...
The 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq brought terrorism to my country, Iraqi author says Transcript NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Iraqi novelist and poet Sinan Antoon about the legacy of the invasion of Iraq which happened 20 years ago. LEILA FADEL, HOST: M...
Learning from 2008, the Biden administration avoids the unpopular word: bailout Transcript The last time the government stepped in and rescued banks to save the economy, the politics were toxic. That's why Biden is branding the latest banking aid as...
Jack Daniel's tells Supreme Court its brand is harmed by dog toy Bad Spaniels Transcript At the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday, one side will be talking about its iconic liquor bottle as its valued trademark. The other side will be talking about parody...
Science backs up the claim: The best waves are created by winds Transcript Scientists used a wave pool designed for surfing to study how wind affects waves. The research will help them predict and track coastal flooding and erosion. STEVE INSKEEP, HO...
Floodwaters in the San Joaquin Valley threaten homes and residents' incomes Transcript Residents in California's San Joaquin Valley are assessing damage and what's next for them following a series of strong storms that flooded farms and homes, threat...
Scientists believe they have found a crucial building block of life on an asteroid Transcript It's an intriguing finding that suggests life as we know it may have been seeded by asteroids and meteors. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Scientists think they've fou...
Pakistan's government vows harsh steps against rival Imran Khan Transcript Pakistan's parliament will meet Wednesday to discuss the tense political situation. Local media suggest members will consider outlawing the party headed by former prime minist...
For a 2nd day, a union strike will keep some LA students out of classrooms Transcript Hundreds of thousands of students are out of school in Los Angeles. The union representing school support staff began a three-day strike on Tuesday. STEVE INSKEEP,...
Louisiana wildlife agents tried to take a giant swamp rat from its adopted family Transcript After the family rescued the 22-pound nutria, Neuty got a lot of attention. It's illegal, however, to own an invasive species. After attempts to take Neuty a...
The world's No. 1 competitive pinball player is a 19-year-old Transcript STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: The world's top competitive pinball player is a 19-year-old from Longmont, Colo. How did Escher Lefkoff become No. 1? Colorado Public Radio's Matt Bloom wan...
The Fed must decide whether to press ahead with raising interest rates Transcript NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Peter Conti-Brown of The Wharton School about whether the Fed keeps raising interest rates. The increases so far have eased inflation, but al...
If Trump is indicted, how will that affect his 2024 presidential campaign? Transcript NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Columbia Law professor Richard Briffault about what a possible indictment could mean for former President Donald Trump's political f...
