Search results for

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Xay Khamsyvoravong, the Democratic mayor of Newport, about issues facing his city this election year. He's in Washington for the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting.

Dr. Anthony Fauci and other top federal health officials have testified Tuesday in the House. The committee is probing the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Also: White House Chief of Staff Kelly is criticized by the congresswoman he criticized; losses from California fires could exceed $1 billion; and supporters clap a lot online for China's president.

Also: The U.S. carries out airstrikes in Syria; Australia's prime minister will give a national apology to victims of institutional child abuse; and today is Philadelphia's Super Bowl victory parade.

Also: Pro-Syrian fighters kill dozens of civilians in heavy bombardments; potential flooding may come to the central U.S. today; and students will lobby for gun control at the Florida state capitol.

Also: Congress approves a disaster aid package for hurricane and wildfire relief; China's new ruling Politburo is announced; and the World Series opens in Los Angeles in record heat.

Also: The head of the Mormon Church, Thomas Monson, dies; two Democrats will be sworn in today as U-S Senators; and the Powerball jackpot is worth $440 million.

Also: The Texas church shooter had a history of domestic violence; combing through changes in the House GOP tax legislation; and understanding people with blindness through meals served in the dark.

Also: Retiring GOP Sen. Corker could oppose his party's tax plan; President Trump says this could be the "calm before the storm" but won't explain; and questions on Catalonia's independence efforts.

Also: California sets an earlier primary election date; a Kentucky law requiring an ultrasound before an abortion is overturned; and a baseball team in Georgia is named "Macon Bacon".