/npr-news NPR News en-US ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:44:03 GMT /npr-news/2025-03-31/6-things-borrowers-should-know-about-federal-student-loans-right-now NPR has spent the past few weeks catching up with student loan experts and asking the Trump administration for clarity on some of borrowers' biggest questions. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:44:03 GMT /npr-news/2025-03-31/6-things-borrowers-should-know-about-federal-student-loans-right-now Cory Turner /npr-news/2025-03-27/trump-pulls-stefanik-nomination-for-u-n-ambassador-because-of-thin-gop-house-majority The Republican congresswoman's nomination had been expected to easily clear the Senate â€� but Republicans are concerned about holding on to their thin majority in the House of Representatives. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:46:32 GMT /npr-news/2025-03-27/trump-pulls-stefanik-nomination-for-u-n-ambassador-because-of-thin-gop-house-majority Tamara Keith /npr-news/2025-03-26/parts-of-america-will-experience-a-partial-solar-eclipse-this-weekend The partial solar eclipse will be visible in various locations in the U.S. Northeast. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:18:08 GMT /npr-news/2025-03-26/parts-of-america-will-experience-a-partial-solar-eclipse-this-weekend Chandelis Duster /npr-news/2025-03-26/felt-like-a-kidnapping-wrong-turn-leads-to-5-day-detention-ordeal A Guatemalan immigrant without legal status says she took a wrong turn on a highway in Michigan near the Canadian border and was detained with her two children, who are American citizens. They were held for five days. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:23:35 GMT /npr-news/2025-03-26/felt-like-a-kidnapping-wrong-turn-leads-to-5-day-detention-ordeal Jasmine Garsd, Joel Rose /npr-news/2025-03-26/4-takeaways-from-pbs-and-nprs-testimony-on-capitol-hill The public broadcasting CEOs defended their networks against accusations from House Republicans of bias in news and cultural programming. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:34:17 GMT /npr-news/2025-03-26/4-takeaways-from-pbs-and-nprs-testimony-on-capitol-hill Scott Neuman, David Folkenflik /npr-news/2025-03-24/canadian-prime-minister-mark-carney-and-opponent-kick-off-their-election-campaigns Trump's frequent attacks on Canada's sovereignty have infuriated Canadians and led to a surge in Canadian nationalism that has bolstered Liberal poll numbers. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:31:35 GMT /npr-news/2025-03-24/canadian-prime-minister-mark-carney-and-opponent-kick-off-their-election-campaigns The Associated Press /npr-news/2025-03-23/as-the-trump-administration-purges-web-pages-this-group-is-rushing-to-save-them The Trump administration's erasure of federal data has put the Internet Archive in the spotlight. The organization, with its small but mighty team, is working to help save the world's digital history. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:59:42 GMT /npr-news/2025-03-23/as-the-trump-administration-purges-web-pages-this-group-is-rushing-to-save-them Emma Bowman /npr-news/2025-03-20/ben-jerrys-alleges-its-ceo-was-fired-over-its-political-activism-heres-the-scoop Vermont-based Ben & Jerry's alleges its parent company, Unilever, ousted its CEO in retaliation for social media posts supporting progressive causes. The last few years have been a rocky road for the companies. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 21:08:16 GMT /npr-news/2025-03-20/ben-jerrys-alleges-its-ceo-was-fired-over-its-political-activism-heres-the-scoop Rachel Treisman /npr-news/2025-03-19/trump-signs-order-aiming-to-close-the-education-department The Trump administration has already moved to cut the department's staff by nearly half. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:34:02 GMT /npr-news/2025-03-19/trump-signs-order-aiming-to-close-the-education-department Cory Turner /npr-news/2025-03-19/switching-from-gas-to-electric-here-are-3-appliances-that-are-easy-to-install Changing from gas to climate-friendly electric appliances often involves expensive retrofits. A growing list of companies offer stoves, heat pumps and water heaters that make it easier and cheaper. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:15:04 GMT /npr-news/2025-03-19/switching-from-gas-to-electric-here-are-3-appliances-that-are-easy-to-install Jeff Brady