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Trump Administration Puts Offshore Drilling Plan On Hold After Setback In Court
- April 25
- Nathan Rott / NPR
The Trump administration is delaying efforts to boost offshore oil and gas drilling in the wake of a recent court setback. The plans have been controversial, even in Republican-held states.
At Kanye West's Sunday Service, 'He Is The Church'
- April 25
- Audie Cornish / NPR
Kanye West has been hosting exclusive worship gatherings he calls "Sunday Service." Jia Tolentino, staff writer for The New Yorker, breaks down the rapper's religious evolution.
A Horrorshow Find: 'Clockwork Orange' Follow-up Surfaces After Decades Unseen
- April 25
- Colin Dwyer / NPR
Not long after the release of the film adaptation, Anthony Burgess embarked on an ambitious companion to his seminal novel. But it was never published, and the manuscript went unread — until now.
Federal Court Rules That Michigan's Congressional Map Was Unfairly Gerrymandered
- April 25
- Cheyna Roth / NPR
It's the latest ruling by a court to find that political boundaries are unconstitutional because they give too much advantage to one party over the other.
Aircraft Orders Jump, But Boeing 737 Max Grounding Could Trim U.S. Growth
- April 25
- Scott Horsley / NPR
The grounding of Boeing's 737 Max aircraft could pinch the economy, some analysts say. But the government reported that aircraft orders were strong enough last month to lift a key indicator.
Graduation Guides Promise High Schoolers A Clearer Path To Success
- April 25
- Jenny Gathright / NPR
Washington D.C.'s public schools are rolling out an intervention to help students track their progress towards graduation and provide more information about college and career options.
Investigation Finds Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan 'Did Not Promote Boeing'
- April 25
- Laurel Wamsley / NPR
The Pentagon's Inspector General says former Boeing executive Patrick Shanahan 'fully complied' with ethics obligations. This clears the way for his potential nomination as defense secretary.
'My Whole Life Is On Hold': As Walmart Eliminates Greeters, A Dream In Limbo
- April 25
- Alina Selyukh / NPR
Justin Kelley was among workers who learned their jobs as greeters would be cut. As the Floridian waited 49 days to hear if he could stay with Walmart, he worried he would have to give up his dream.
Mass. Judge And A Retired Court Officer Charged With Helping Defendant Evade ICE
- April 25
- Shannon Dooling / NPR
The judge and the former court officer allegedly helped an undocumented immigrant slip out of a courtroom to avoid arrest by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in April 2018.
A Good Life And A Good Death: What Is Palliative Care?
- April 25
- Carmel Wroth / NPR
In That Good Night, palliative care doctor Sunita Puri shares insights from her years caring for patients with serious illness. She sees her role as an advocate and ally — every step of the way.