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Top leaders and rank-and-file members are getting the first wave of COVID-19 vaccines. It could speed up the return to business as usual. But some lawmakers say members should wait behind others.

After weeks of closed-door depositions, Democrats are planning open hearings this week about the Ukraine affair. Here's where the story stands — and what's coming next.

Multiple officials have now tested positive for the coronavirus following last week's ceremony for President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett.

Ford announced it will retool its Louisville Assembly Plant to focus on electric trucks. Its goal: to bring down prices for U.S. buyers and compete with Chinese EV makers on the global market.

At the dawn of the internet, some believed the new technology would make “democracy finally possible.” In many ways, the opposite happened. From hate speech to misinformation, some products of the internet have only worsened democratic ideals. Still, U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna argues digital equality can be restored.

We’re spending time this week listening to some of our favorite interviews of 2024. We begin with opera star Denyce Graves, who came to town in February to appear in a production centering on Mary Cardwell Dawson, who grew up during Jim Crow but founded the first Black opera company in America. Graves talks about her mission to preserve Dawson’s legacy and more.

The decision follows a year-long lawsuit filed by a documentarian against music publishers and folk singers, including the late Pete Seeger, who copyrighted the civil rights anthem in the 1960s.

Tres Genco, 21, is charged with attempting a hate crime involving a plot to kill women, as well as charges of illegally possessing a machine gun.

http://66.225.205.104/CW20100611.mp3 Last year wasn't great for beer, unless you brew it in small batches. U.S. beer sales were down 2 percent, according…

A provision in the federal transportation bill has cleared the way for California hybrid owners to use the carpool lane. But only the most efficient hybrids -- three models, none of which are American made -- will qualify.

Witnesses say Scott Olsen was struck in the head by a projectile when clashes broke out Tuesday between Occupy Oakland protesters and police. At a vigil Thursday night, veterans gathered with protesters to pay tribute to Olsen. They say his story is a reminder of the dangers of excessive force.

Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation hearing is moving ahead under exceedingly unusual circumstances, with Election Day looming and a coronavirus outbreak still roiling Washington.

On the Local News Roundup: Mecklenburg County keeps its mask mandate in place. Vaccines for children 5 to 11 could be coming next week. Charlotte City Council begins looking for ways to finance the transit plan. Can you say one-cent sales tax? And CMS students get a surprise day off.

On the Local News Roundup: an offensive Juneteenth event lands Historic Latta Plantation in hot water. The city budget is approved with a big pay raise for City Council and the mayor. And the 2040 Comprehensive Plan heads to a vote.

Republican legislators across the country have proposed at least 250 new election laws in 43 states. Democratic lawmakers have stated that these laws are making the voting process more difficult and are a form of voter suppression, while Republican lawmakers say they're concerned about election security. We sit down with political experts to learn more.

The latest details on the tragic shooting deaths of four law enforcement officers and the injury of four others in an incident that unfolded Monday in east Charlotte.

We discuss the impact young voters may have on the election, the issues they care about, and their views on government’s role in our lives.

Very chill aliens, chickens and monsters join the Australian R&B group during its Tiny Desk set from Melbourne.

Bringing the heat to the NPR Music offices, the R&B singer performs three funky, sexy, stripped-down songs from his debut album, Eldorado.