Jan 5th, 2009 · President-elect Barack Obama is in Washington getting ready for his upcoming inauguration. Obama meets with congressional leaders on his economic stimulus plan Monday. Top Democrats are warning that even if lawmakers move quickly, it could take weeks to get the plan ready to be signed into law.
Jan 2nd, 2009 · Atif Irfan is one of the nine Muslim passengers detained and questioned at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after fellow passengers on their AirTran flight reported hearing a suspicious conversation between Irfan and his sister in law. The group was later cleared by the FBI and awarded refunds. Irfan discusses what happened.
Jan 2nd, 2009 · The next president may appoint at least two justices to the Supreme Court. How could Barack Obama's experience as a constitutional law professor play a role in his choices for judicial nominations?
Dec 31st, 2008 · Last April Texas law enforcement officials raided the compound of the Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints in Eldorado, Texas. A report last week contends the raid was justified.
Dec 25th, 2008 · A couple in Utah adopted a son 6 months ago, but the courts have forced them to return the baby to his birth mother, a member of the Ojibwe American Indian tribe. How are families affected by an adoption law aimed at keeping Native American culture alive?
Dec 25th, 2008 · The jazz musician's new album is a departure from his usual style. But bassist Hadin grew up performing on his family's country music radio show. In Rambling Boy, Haden's family performs with him, including his son-in-law and actor Jack Black. Also making appearances are country music singers Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, and Roseanne Cash, as well as Elvis Costello, Bruce Hornsby, and Pat Metheny.
Dec 24th, 2008 · A law passed in the U.S. earlier this year allows Iraqis working for American companies to apply for refugee status if they've been attacked or threatened. Many Iraqi staffers at NPR's Baghdad bureau are applying — and some are now very close to heading to the U.S. for the first time.
Dec 23rd, 2008 · Day to Day has only radio to give you this holiday season. With that in mind, Kathleen Tacelosky asked us to produce a story on her sister-in-law — a doctor in New Jersey who doesn't accept health insurance from her clients.