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An NPR investigation finds federal judges have enormous influence with few checks on their power. Law clerks and other judicial employees are vulnerable to mistreatment and have few job protections.

Hamas has named a new leader. He’s the group’s top military commander in Gaza and the man widely known as the architect of the Oct. 7 attacks.

Today is Pick Strawberries Day

The Republican Party was born in Ripon, Wis., about 90 minutes northwest of Milwaukee. As the state prepares to host the Republican National Convention, we revisit the party's roots.

Millions of Americans are under weather advisories today as a winter storm blasts through the middle of the country.

NPR asks Dennis Ross, a former U.S. ambassador and Middle East Special Envoy, about hostage release deadlines set by President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, as well as other risks to the Gaza ceasefire.

Brazilian singer-songwriter Rogê updates the '60s/'70s golden era of samba on his new album "Curyman II." Will Hermes has this review.

President Trump has revoked federal DEI programs by executive order. NPR's A Martinez talks with the former head of diversity initiatives at the U.S. State Department about the programs she oversaw.

Ceasefires in Israel's conflicts with Hamas and Hezbollah hit snags. A disagreement over a hostage prevented Palestinians' return to northern Gaza. In Lebanon, Israeli troops clashed with protesters.

Nepal’s constitution protects sexual minorities. Most recently after a long struggle Nepal registered its first same sex marriage, something India next door has refused to do. And now Nepal’s tourism industry is set to cash in.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with David Sarni, a retired NYPD detective and adjunct professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, about the hunt for the gunman who killed the UnitedHealthcare CEO.