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Honduran migrants wait in line to cross over the border checkpoint into Guatemala in Agua Caliente, Honduras. A new caravan of at least several hundred Hondurans has set off toward the United States on foot or in vehicles. Some have already crossed into Guatemala.

Honduran Caravan Crosses Guatemala, Traveling Toward U.S.

The caravan, which could consist of up to 2,000 migrants, began its journey from Honduras on Monday. The migrants have already become symbols in the ongoing battle over border security.

Jason Jones (left) with his roommates Joe Klein and Tamiko Panzella in their Oakland, Calif., apartment. Panzella and Klein are participating in a new program to provide housing to former inmates. Jones was released recently after nearly 14 years in prison.

From A Cell To A Home: Newly Released Inmates Matched With Welcoming Hosts

A novel housing program in California links people who have served long-term prison sentences with those willing to rent space in their homes.

The Miami-Dade school district is being sued over how it handled a student's 2017 reports of alleged sexual assaults at Miami Carol City Senior High School in Miami Gardens, shown here.

Federal Lawsuit Alleges Miami-Dade School District Mishandled Student's Alleged Sexual Assaults

A new federal lawsuit accuses the Miami-Dade County school district of punishing a student for reporting alleged sexual assaults. The National Women's...

Barr Is Perfect To Take Over The Justice Department, Turley Says

Steve Inskeep talks to law professor Jonathan Turley about William Barr, Trump's U.S. attorney general nominee. Turley will testify in favor of confirmation before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

In Kansas City, Maybe Don't Use The Word 'Patriot' This Week

The Chiefs play New England for a ticket to the Super Bowl. A Kansas City amusement park has altered the name of its roller coaster The Patriot to The Patrick in honor of Chiefs' QB Patrick Mahomes.

Arizona Is Buying Back Its Capitol Buildings

During the Great Recession, the state sold its capitol and other buildings in a sale-lease-back deal to raise money. Nearly a decade later, the state has a plan to reclaim the buildings.

While the turnout in 2018 was smaller than expected, organizers are anticipating a larger crowd this year.

Women To March In Tallahassee This Weekend

As thousands of women gather in solidarity this weekend, Tallahassee will be hosting its own women’s march. After low participation last year, a larger...

The Old Post Office Pavilion Clock Tower, seen above the Trump International Hotel in Washington, remains open despite the partial government shutdown.

Federal Watchdog Finds Government Ignored Emoluments Clause With Trump Hotel

The Inspector General for the General Services Administration said agency lawyers decided to ignore the constitutional issues when they reviewed the lease after Donald Trump won the 2016 election.

What Happens With Brexit Now That Prime Minister May Has Survived No Confidence Vote

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with writer Paul Mason, a Labour Party supporter, about what happens next with Brexit after British Prime Minister Theresa May survived a no confidence vote Wednesday.

The Latest In The Trial Of Notorious Drug Lord 'El Chapo'

Wednesday was another day of wild testimony in the trial of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Vice News editor Keegan Hamilton about the latest from the Brooklyn courtroom.

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