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In the last days of the presidential campaign, William Ayers became the focus of attacks against Barack Obama. Ayers, a former member of the radical antiwar group the Weather Underground, talks about the extent of his association with the president-elect and why he remained silent during the campaign.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with FEMA's Federal Coordinating Officer Brett Howard overseeing the disaster response to massive floods in the Appalachian mountain communities in Kentucky.

President Obama has announced most of his Cabinet picks for his second term, all of whom are familiar faces in Washington. But Sen. John Kerry, Sen. Chuck Hagel and Obama's White House chief of staff Jack Lew still must get through the Senate confirmation process. NPR's Scott Simon talks to NPR's Mara Liasson about the selections.

At many companies, annual reviews are being transformed as the nature of work changes. And instead of ranking their employees, firms are turning to more frequent, less formal evaluations.

Now that former Vice President Joe Biden has formally launched his search for a 2020 presidential running mate, there are many factors to consider — political and personal.

The process, first legalized in Washington state in 2019, is now also legal in New York, Colorado, Oregon, Vermont and California.

A federal judge sided with the DeSantis administration after plaintiffs said it did not comply with a preliminary injunction preventing enforcement.

A new fund created by the Andrew W. Mellon and Ford Foundations awards unrestricted grants to fellows working in a range of disciplines including architecture, dance, multimedia and journalism.

"America used to be a beacon of freedom, liberty and anti-corruption efforts. Now a lot of Ukrainians feel like ... we are by ourselves," says a Ukrainian political commentator.

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Rachel Cleetus of the Union of Concerned Scientists, who's attending the U.N. climate summit in Egypt, about the state of the climate, and what needs to be achieved.

The center is now seeking new volunteers to join its first training session of the year on Saturday. No prior experience or certification is required to join, and there are no training fees.

Attorney General Eric Holder went to Capitol Hill today to answer questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee on everything from guns to Wall Street prosecutions, among other topics. One prominent issue transcended partisan divides: senators' demand for more information about the U.S. use of drones in a targeted killing program for terrorists.

An unprecedented recent court filing from the Justice Department could have dramatic implications for the representation of indigent defendants. The department argues that the fix for broken public defender systems could include a court-appointed monitor.

State attorneys argued Jason Weida should not have to testify because he is a high-ranking official.

A new online scam involving LinkedIn is duping professionals into investing in cryptocurrencies, and then scammers steal their money.

Can people in dangerous situations still rely on Twitter for crucial updates and safety information?

Artist Mohsen Lihidheb collects objects that wash ashore in Zarzis, Tunisia. His collection is a tribute to the migrants who died trying to cross the Mediterranean.

Federal regulators have cleared the way for the removal of major dams along the Klamath River in Oregon. Local tribes and environmental groups have worked for decades to bring the dams down.

A source with knowledge of Hillary Clinton's campaign plans says she will announce on Sunday that she's running for president. But don't expect a big campaign rally with thousands of supporters.

President Trump said he doesn't "remember much" about a key 2016 meeting of his foreign policy team, but used public appearances and tweets to bash the Justice Department.

President Trump's new nominee for the Supreme Court argued that presidents should be protected from lawsuits and investigations while they're in office.

President Trump has used his pardon power to forgive one of his most loyal political allies, former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio. On Monday, Trump told reporters, "I stand by my pardon of Sheriff Joe."

In one year, Attorney General Jeff Sessions has managed to transform the Justice Department in the areas of civil rights, immigration and drug policy.

What was happening in Robert Mueller's investigation when President Trump reportedly tried to get the special counsel fired? Many people are wondering if this development strengthens an obstruction of justice case against Trump.

Donald Trump has called for a special prosecutor to investigate his political opponent. But the history of special prosecutors suggests they do not remove politics from the law enforcement process.