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Entrepreneur Ulrik Binzer is helping more than 300 cities and towns in the U.S. and Canada enforce rules for short-term rentals.

This Digital Sheriff Helps Cities Wrangle Airbnb Rules

Cities are struggling to enforce rules around everything from problem party houses to investors pushing up housing costs. An entrepreneur is helping local officials deal with these short-term rentals.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., arrives for a news conference earlier this month. Many Democrats who distanced themselves from Pelosi in the midterms are coming around to voting for her for speaker again.

If Pelosi Returns As Speaker, So Would The GOP Playbook Against Her

Tying Democrats to Nancy Pelosi did not stop a blue wave in 2018, but many Republicans say she's still a "toxic" figure whom they could use against her party in 2020 if Speaker Pelosi returns.

Up First briefing: Judges skeptical of Trump immunity claim; Austin cancer surgery

Judges push back on lawyers who say Trump should be immune from prosecution for Jan. 6 charges. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized for complications from a prostate cancer procedure.

Home sales are ticking up — and more are coming to market

High mortgage rates cooled home sales over the last few years. But data released this week shows signs that things may be thawing a bit.

A volunteer artist sets up a memorial May 20 in Brooklyn. Artists and volunteer organizers across New York City put up memorials throughout the five boroughs to honor those who died of COVID-19.

'We All Feel At Risk': 100,000 People Dead From COVID-19 In The U.S.

The lethal march of COVID-19 passes 100,000 deaths in the U.S. despite some predictions it would not. The grim milestone presents a moment to consider who has died and how many others might follow.

A medical professional administers a coronavirus test at a drive-thru testing site run by George Washington University Hospital, on May 26, 2020 in Washington, D.C.

What Do Coronavirus Racial Disparities Look Like State By State?

NPR's analysis shows just how stark the impact has been on African-Americans and Latinos. Experts say the pandemic will go on — for everyone — unless we direct resources where they're most needed.

Why Painting A Black Boy's Nails Isn't 'Going Against His Culture'

Being a kid who defies gender norms is tough. It can be even tougher when you're also contending with pressures — and stereotypes — tied to your race.

Education Secretary John B. King Jr. at NPR headquarters in Washington. King has worked to protect kids, especially those who have been traditionally marginalized — children of color, English language learners, students with disabilities and those living in poverty.

'Schools Can Save Lives': An Exit Interview With The U.S. Education Secretary

John B. King Jr. talks about equity, testing and vouchers as he prepares for a Trump administration handover.

People attend the Commitment March on Friday at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on the 57th anniversary of the March on Washington and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.

Thousands Gather For March On Washington To Demand Police Reform And Racial Equality

The "Get Your Knee Off Our Necks" march comes as frustration over police brutality and use of force have sparked national protests following the Memorial Day killing of George Floyd.

Members of Vibe Tribe Adventures, an organization founded in Colorado to encourage Black women to participate in outdoor excursions, hike through Bear Creek Regional Park on Oct. 24 in Colorado Springs.

Black Women's Groups Find Health And Healing On Hikes, But Sometimes Racism, Too

A Black sisterhood of hikers in Colorado now has chapters across the U.S. and Canada, and includes other sports. "Being around nature, it's like grounding yourself," a founder says. "That is vital."

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