Biden isn't the first president to pardon a relative. Here's how the power works
- Biden is now the third president to pardon a relative, after Bill Clinton and Donald Trump. Here's a look at the commonplace — yet often controversial — presidential power.
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:20:58 -0500
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President Biden pardons his son. And, which Christmas trees are more sustainable
- President Biden has pardoned his son Hunter Biden, who he says was "selectively and unfairly prosecuted." And, a look into whether real or fake Christmas trees are better for the environment.
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:55:37 -0500
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Landmark climate change case will open at the top U.N. court
- The U.N.'s top court begins hearings Monday on the legal obligation of countries to fight climate change.
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:21:17 -0500
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TelevisaUnivision's CEO on the network's approach to covering President Trump's 2nd term
- NPR's A Martinez speaks with Daniel Alegre, the CEO of TelevisaUnivision, about his op-ed on the changing attitudes of Latino voters.
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:09:55 -0500
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FDA battles vaping industry at the Supreme Court
- The justices will hear arguments about the FDA's rejection of some e-cigarettes. High schoolers are at the center of the case.
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500
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Crash prevention technology shows 'huge potential,' but the roadmap is up for debate
- Nearly all new cars now come with automatic emergency braking and other safety features. Researchers say these systems are saving lives, but there's still debate about how to make them better.
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500
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As federal aid shrinks, communities try new ways to tackle child poverty on their own
- After Congress ended extra cash aid for families, local efforts aimed to fill the gap. In Flint, Michigan, Rx Kids gives cash aid to every family for a baby's first year. Will it work elsewhere?
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500
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Dizzy after one drink? Social drinkers on obesity drugs lose the taste for alcohol
- A new study finds people who take weight-loss drugs also cut back on alcohol consumption. Researchers think the drugs could be a promising new treatment for addiction.
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500
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Who are the rebels who have seized control of Aleppo, Syria?
- Syrian rebels have swept through parts of the country at lightning pace, taking control of the the second-largest city, Aleppo. But who are they and what are their aims?
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500
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President Biden makes long awaited trip to Africa
- President Biden makes his first and only trip to Africa in his presidency, as he travels to Cabo Verde and Angola.
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 04:50:15 -0500
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