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  • Politics chat: Biden pleads for gun control; Trump adviser indicted
    Though Congress likely won't pass President Biden's most ambitious gun control proposals, some legislation might still be possible. Also, a second former Trump adviser is indicted.
  • Nadal dominates at French Open, and the Warriors and Celtics are tied in the playoffs
    The sports world was busy this weekend with an NBA playoff game, the French Open and international soccer matches. NPR's Tom Goldman recaps the biggest moments.
  • The Michigan GOP primary for governor is all about abortion
    In the Michigan GOP primary for governor, five candidates were disqualified for allegedly collecting fraudulent signatures. Another was arrested on Jan 6. charges. Now, the race is all about abortion.
  • Jesus Felizzola says he's renting out of fear. His experience with homeownership turned into a nightmare when he had to sell his home at a substantial loss.
    Four Letters Ease Housing Fears For Some: Rent
    The rental market hasn't seen an uptick in business even though home sales continue to decline. The rental vacancy rate is at 10.6 percent, near an all-time high. But changing attitudes may boost the rental market going forward.
  • Cherish Cornish, 29, joined the Army when she was 20 years old. When she was discharged, she was 23 and didn't know how to live on her own -- so she has struggled with homelessness. But since June, she has lived in a temporary housing facility run by Father Bill's & MainSpring, a private nonprofit group in Brockton, Mass.
    No Place To Call Home For Many Female Veterans
    In the past decade, the number of female vets who have become homeless has nearly doubled to roughly 6,500, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Most of them are younger than 35. But many are not turning to the VA for help, including Cherish Cornish, who found temporary housing from a nonprofit in Brockton, Mass.
  • Passengers walk to the TSA check-in inside the American Airlines terminal at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on Nov. 25. Aviation experts say even if the weather cooperates, passengers should be prepared for crowded flights over the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
    Flying For The Holidays? Pack Light, Bring Cash
    This holiday season, expect flights to be packed tightly. Industry watchers say travelers should be prepared to fight for carry-on baggage space and pay for food, pillows and other onboard amenities.
  • Courts Seek To Recover Stanford's Political Pledges
    A court-appointed officer in Dallas has sued national party committees, both Democratic and Republican, to recover campaign contributions from indicted financier R. Allen Stanford. The money at stake totals $1.6 million.
  • Obama Budget Boosts Spending On Jobs, Education
    The president's plan will increase spending in the fight against high unemployment, boost taxes on the wealthy and freeze spending for a number of government programs. The deficit for this year would surge to a record-breaking $1.6 trillion, according to a congressional official.
  • Conservation, Oil Exploration Debate Renewed
    Oil companies bid a record $2.6 billion for oil and gas leases for 29 million acres in waters off the northwest coast of Alaska. Those waters are home to the polar bear. The sale has touched off another round of debate about conservation versus exploration.
  • Atlanta pitcher Charlie Morton left Game 1 of the World Series against the Houston Astros with an injury that was later diagnosed as a fractured fibula.
    3 things to know about Atlanta's win over Houston in Game 1 of the World Series
    A broken leg, a new record and a bat man: a roundup of interesting stories that emerged from the Atlanta Braves' 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros.
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