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Melanie Keener stands outside the Storey County Courthouse in Virginia City, Nev., where she now works in a largely undefined security job. After filing a sexual harassment complaint against Sheriff Gerald Antinoro, Keener was removed from her position as the sheriff's chief deputy.

'Coming Forward Has Broke Me': #MeToo Movement Comes To Rural Nevada

In a rural county of Nevada, some are asking what it takes to unseat the sheriff, whose alleged behavior has led to numerous complaints and at least one lawsuit.

The top U.S. military officer discusses Ukraine's renewed efforts to push Russia out

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian troops at the Dnipro River, and the long game in the war.

With Trump Out Of Office, Disinformation Online Is On A Decline

By almost any metric, the scope of disinformation in America has gotten steadily worse in recent years. But the deplatforming of Trump, and a subsequent dip in lies online, gives room for optimism.

Deputy Attorney General nominee Lisa Monaco speaks during an event with then-President-elect Joe Biden in Wilmington, Del., on Jan. 7. Her confirmation hearing is on Tuesday.

New Justice Department Team Comes Into Focus Ahead Of Vote On Garland

Two more of President Biden's nominees to lead the Justice Department will be questioned by the Senate this week as Merrick Garland prepares for confirmation as attorney general.

United Methodists Continue Bans On Same-Sex Weddings, LGBTQ Clergy

Steve Inskeep talks to Kenneth Carter, Jr., president of the Church's Council of Bishops, about the rejection of a measure that would have eased restrictions on gay clergy and same-sex marriages.

Helen Harris, a former systems engineer for Dell, says her career was derailed a few years ago because of the way she looks. She was born and identifies as a woman.

'It's A Career Ender': 2 LGBTQ Former Dell Workers Share Their Stories

A former Dell worker said she had such a rough time at the company because of her appearance that she filed a human rights complaint. Another former worker alleges bias over her gender transition.

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler testifies before the Senate Banking Committee on Sept. 14. In an interview with NPR, Gensler said he's aiming to unveil tougher rules for SPACs, a hot trend in Wall Street, by early next year.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler says tougher rules for hot, buzzy SPACs are coming soon

In an interview with NPR, the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission said he was aiming to unveil tougher rules for a hot investment crazed called SPACs by early next year.

Daron Smith, left, and his husband, Chris Finley, right, worship at a Sunday morning service at Lafayette Park United Methodist Church in St. Louis, Mo. Smith, a lifelong United Methodist, said he feels hopeful ahead of a vote on LGBTQ ordination and same-sex weddings in the church.

United Methodist Church To Debate LGBTQ Clergy And Same-Sex Weddings

United Methodists are among the last mainline Protestant denominations to address the issue, and some worry it could cause a major rift in the church.

Pope Francis arrives at Baghdad airprot on Friday for the first-ever papal visit to Iraq.

'I Come As A Pilgrim': Pope Francis Begins Historic Visit To Iraq

The pontiff arrived at Baghdad International Airport where he was greeted by the prime minister. During his four-day visit, Francis will focus on Iraq's ancient but dwindling Christian community.

Your Legal Rights: Coming of Age

Tonight's show is designed to help young people -- and their families -- prepare for that transition towards adulthood. Your 18 year old child is going…

Ivan Medvesek stands in front of one of 21 dioramas in his Froggyland museum. On display is the work of Ferenc Mere, a Hungarian taxidermist who created these exhibits more than a century ago. Medvesek's parents purchased the displays after they were left behind in an attic in what is now Serbia in 1970. After losing revenue in the pandemic, Medvesek says he's selling Froggyland to U.S. investors.

Welcome To Froggyland, The Croatian Taxidermy Museum That May Soon Come To The U.S.

The museum features the work of a Hungarian taxidermist who created anthropomorphized exhibits. It had 50,000 visitors in 2019, but numbers fell during the pandemic and the owner now plans to sell.

There's A Stark Red-Blue Divide When It Comes To States' Vaccination Rates

All of the states with the highest adult vaccination rates went to President Biden in the 2020 election. But the vaccine divide is not just about politics.

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