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The Iowa Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a case where a jury found former Gov. Terry Branstad discriminated against a state official, in part because of his sexual orientation.

Chef Kathy Gunst shares her favorite Passover dessert recipes, including matzah brittle, coconut macaroons and meringue cake.

There are 45,000 laws, policies and administrative sanctions in the U.S. that target people with criminal records. Reuben Jonathan Miller researches how they affect people's lives in Halfway Home.

Harris downplays the role of executive action in tightening gun laws after recent mass shootings, saying legislation would make changes permanent.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan about the growing threat of violent domestic extremism following the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces multiple allegations, investigations and calls to resign. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic strategist Rebecca Katz about Cuomo's political resilience.

Up for Oscars for two different movies — The Trial of the Chicago 7 and Borat Subsequent Moviefilm -- Cohen says he was influenced by Peter Sellers, Monty Python and French clown Philippe Gaulier.

Banned from the likes of Twitter and Facebook, Trump says he may launch his own social media platform. But there are reasons to be skeptical that it could help him regain his once-ubiquitous presence.

Brazil reported a terrible milestone: over 3,000 deaths in a day. The country is in crisis, with hospitals at capacity, politicians attacked for lockdowns and a controversial president.

A new report warns that pedestrian deaths per mile driven soared in the first half of the year, with the death rate likely to see the largest one-year increase in 2020.