A special counsel will probe President Biden's potential mishandling of classified documents. the West sends more weapons to Ukraine. And, a new law could help governments prepare for extreme weather.

Goldman Sachs, one of the most venerable banks on Wall Street, has announced it is laying off as many as 3,200 employees — as the bank tries to navigate a challenging economic environment.

New York Republicans call for Rep. George Santos to resign. The U.S. aviation sector recovers after another challenging travel day. And, Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs announces layoffs.

Jeff Beck, know as a "guitarist's guitarist," had contracted bacterial meningitis. Beck first came to prominence playing in The Yardbirds, where he replaced Eric Clapton.

Air travel in the United States has been a mess Wednesday morning after a computer system for the Federal Aviation Administration went down - causing a cascade of flight delays and cancellations.

NPR's Dwayne Brown speaks with Brian Ferguson from California's office of emergency services. More than 17 people have died in the onslaught of storms in the state.

Flights at some busy airports have resumed after the FAA halted all departures this morning. NPR's Dwayne Brown speaks with David Soucie, a Saftey and Accident Investigator and former FAA official.

Analyzing the media coverage of allegations that President Biden mishandled classified documents. California prepares for more storms. And, Russian mercenaries declare a rare victory in Ukraine.

Police in Newport News, Va., say they're in "unprecedented" territory following last week's shooting at an elementary school that left one teacher wounded and a six-year-old boy in custody.

People who live along the Russian River in Northern California are evacuating in anticipation of flooding. The region is weathering its fifth major storm since Christmas and is bracing for a sixth.

California is in the middle of its fifth major storm since Christmas. The Biden administration unveils a new student loan repayment plan. Police release more details on a school shooting in Virginia.

In Alaska, the Cook Inlet oil and gas lease auction brought in just one bidder. It may be a signal of what's to come with leases in the region.

The New York State Nurses Association announced the strikes early Monday morning after late-night bargaining failed. The nurses are striking at Montefiore Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital.

China has ended mandatory quarantine for inbound travelers — dismantling one of the final pieces of its "zero COVID" policy. The change will have a big impact on the global economy and for visitors.

A lot of people may be thinking about buying an electric car this year. Here's what you need to know about price caps, income limits and other rules.

Newly elected House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's 15 rounds of voting were the most a speaker has endured since the 1850s. What does the politically fraught ascent mean for McCarthy?

Security forces in Brazil regain control after an ex-president's supporters stormed Congress. President Biden will meet with North American leaders in Mexico. And, the U.S. House returns to business.

A new collection at the National Museum of African American History features recent, lesser-known photos alongside well-known images to demonstrate the historical significance of everyday moments.

One by one, Daryl Davis has befriended KKK members over the past 30 years. The more they got to know the African-American musician, the more they realized the Klan was not for them.

In her new book Good Booty: Love and Sex, Black and White, Body and Soul in American Music, Ann Powers explores how popular music became America's primary erotic art form.