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NPR's Scott Simon talks to David Miliband, president of the International Rescue Committee about their 2021 Emergency Watchlist.

House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy was dealt humiliating blow after blow Tuesday after he failed to gain the speaker's gavel over three rounds of votes. Republicans will try again Tuesday.

Why did Southwest cancel so many flights, and what's next for affected travelers? The airline-in-crisis hasn't answered all the questions, but claims it has returned to normal operations.

Southwest promised a return to near-normal operations on Friday. NPR checks in at Denver International Airport – a major failure point for the airline.

Memphis residents are calling for change within the police department following the death of Tyre Nichols after a traffic stop. For some, his killing has prompted painful memories of the past.

A New York grand jury voted to indict former President Donald Trump after hearing testimony related to hush money payments made to cover up an alleged affair. He appears before a judge Tuesday.

A New York grand jury voted to indict former President Donald Trump after hearing testimony related to hush money payments made to cover up an alleged affair. He appears before a judge Tuesday.

The White House has taken some heat for its slow pace in nominating federal judges. But the administration has quietly pursued candidates who are far more diverse in terms of race, gender and sexual orientation than any of its predecessors, a move praised by many. But that strategy may have a cost.

Hillary Clinton testifies before the House committee investigating the Benghazi attacks on Thursday, in a session expected to last most of the day.

As speculation mounts that Donald Trump could soon be indicted over hush money payments, Alvin Bragg may have to make a history-making decision.