The devastating wildfires in Northern California killed scores of people and left thousands homeless. The fires have also left many seasonal agricultural workers without jobs.

The Iditarod announced that several dogs in this year's race were found to have tested positive for an opioid pain reliever.

As Republicans look to overhaul the tax code, we look at the story of a single corporate tax deduction that tells us a lot about how the tax code works.

Richard Spencer spoke at the University of Florida Thursday. Throngs of protesters turned out to shout him down and tell him his messages weren't welcome.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Democratic Sen. Mark Warner about the Honest Ads Act, a proposal to regulate online political advertising the same way as television, radio and print.

Eric Garner was killed by the police in New York City in 2014. His final words were, "I can't breathe." A book by journalist Matt Taibbi argues that "Broken Windows" is to blame for Garner's death.

Veterans are reacting with dismay to what they call the politicization of military deaths and presidential condolences.

The U.S. military operation in Niger is among about 20 in Africa, part of the little-known U.S. Africa Command. The Pentagon is investigating why four U.S. soldiers were killed in the Niger operation.

We check back in with Jeneyah McDonald whom we first met nearly two years ago. McDonald, who lives in Flint, Michigan says she still doesn't have drinking water.

A legal fight, with the backdrop of a political feud is the latest challenge for Flint, Michigan's drinking water. A federal judge has ordered officials to decide their tap water source by Monday.

Cities across the U.S. and Canada will be making their final pitches Thursday to Amazon - begging for a chance to become the new second headquarters. The prize winner will get 50,000 high-paying jobs.

Barack Obama returns to the campaign trail for the first time since leaving the White House to campaign for Virginia gubernatorial candidate Ralph Northam.

Before getting involved in politics, Steve Bannon spent decades in Hollywood, and his time there can tell us a lot about the origins of his beliefs.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with NPR's Mara Liasson about a speech former President George W. Bush delivered Thursday that did not name Donald Trump but was clearly a criticism of his presidency.

White House Chief of Staff John Kelly says he was "stunned" and "broken-hearted" hearing criticism of Trump's calls to grieving parents. NPR's Geoff Bennett discusses with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly.