NPR News /tags/npr-news NPR News en-US ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Fri, 02 May 2025 10:03:36 GMT Trump says he's ending federal funding for NPR and PBS. They say he can't /npr-news/2025-05-02/trump-says-hes-ending-federal-funding-for-npr-and-pbs-they-say-he-cant In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS. They say he can't. PBS chief Paula Kerger calls it "blatantly unlawful". Fri, 02 May 2025 10:03:36 GMT /npr-news/2025-05-02/trump-says-hes-ending-federal-funding-for-npr-and-pbs-they-say-he-cant David Folkenflik Republicans plan to overhaul the federal student loan system. Here's what to know /npr-news/2025-04-30/republicans-plan-to-overhaul-the-federal-student-loan-system-heres-what-to-know The Republican proposal would eliminate grad PLUS loans, set strict limits on parent PLUS loans and create a system in which colleges would be on the hook if their students don't repay their loans. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:55:04 GMT /npr-news/2025-04-30/republicans-plan-to-overhaul-the-federal-student-loan-system-heres-what-to-know Cory Turner White House dismisses authors of major climate report /npr-news/2025-04-29/white-house-dismisses-authors-of-major-climate-report The Trump administration dismissed all the scientists working on the next National Climate Assessment. The report is the most comprehensive source of information about climate change in the U.S. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:11:14 GMT /npr-news/2025-04-29/white-house-dismisses-authors-of-major-climate-report Rebecca Hersher In his victory speech, Mark Carney warns Canadians that 'Trump is trying to break us' /npr-news/2025-04-28/in-his-victory-speech-mark-carney-warns-canadians-that-trump-is-trying-to-break-us Mark Carney wins Canada's election, seizing on strong public sentiment against President Trump. But it's still not clear if his Liberal Party has won an outright majority in Parliament. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:26:19 GMT /npr-news/2025-04-28/in-his-victory-speech-mark-carney-warns-canadians-that-trump-is-trying-to-break-us Jackie Northam Mohsen Mahdawi â€� the Columbia student arrested at his citizenship appointment â€� speaks /npr-news/2025-04-29/mohsen-mahdawi-the-columbia-student-arrested-at-his-citizenship-appointment-speaks Speaking to NPR in his first media interview since his detention, lawful permanent U.S. resident Mohsen Mahdawi finds peace in meditation and hopes "America will fulfill its promise." Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:09:01 GMT /npr-news/2025-04-29/mohsen-mahdawi-the-columbia-student-arrested-at-his-citizenship-appointment-speaks Leila Fadel, Jan Johnson, Kaity Kline Crowds of mourners and dignitaries pay respects to Pope Francis at funeral service /npr-news/2025-04-26/crowds-of-mourners-and-dignitaries-pay-respects-to-pope-francis-at-funeral-service It's a day of remembrance, mourning and celebration as thousands gather in Rome to pay their respects and say farewell to Pope Francis. Sat, 26 Apr 2025 12:53:24 GMT /npr-news/2025-04-26/crowds-of-mourners-and-dignitaries-pay-respects-to-pope-francis-at-funeral-service Willem Marx Government says â€� for now â€� it will restore international students' status /npr-news/2025-04-25/government-says-for-now-it-will-restore-international-students-status International students had filed dozens of lawsuits after the government removed them from a database crucial for maintaining their legal status. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 23:03:36 GMT /npr-news/2025-04-25/government-says-for-now-it-will-restore-international-students-status Adrian Florido The Lyrid meteor shower will dazzle the night sky this week. Here's how to watch /npr-news/2025-04-16/the-lyrid-meteor-shower-will-dazzle-the-night-sky-this-week-heres-how-to-watch The peak of the Lyrid meteor shower shower this year is expected Monday and Tuesday this week, when the tail is at its peak. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:55:37 GMT /npr-news/2025-04-16/the-lyrid-meteor-shower-will-dazzle-the-night-sky-this-week-heres-how-to-watch Alana Wise NPR CEO Katherine Maher addresses future of federal funding for public media /npr-news/2025-04-16/npr-ceo-katherine-maher-addresses-future-of-federal-funding-for-public-media Katherine Maher, president and CEO of National Public Radio, talks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about the White House proposal to eliminate federal funding for public media. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:34:14 GMT /npr-news/2025-04-16/npr-ceo-katherine-maher-addresses-future-of-federal-funding-for-public-media Mary Louise Kelly, Tyler Bartlam, Matt Ozug 'Homegrowns are next': Trump hopes to deport and jail U.S. citizens abroad /npr-news/2025-04-16/homegrowns-are-next-trump-hopes-to-deport-and-jail-u-s-citizens-abroad Trump hopes to deport and imprison U.S. citizens abroad. Critics say the concept is unconstitutional and dangerous. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:33:15 GMT /npr-news/2025-04-16/homegrowns-are-next-trump-hopes-to-deport-and-jail-u-s-citizens-abroad Brian Mann