Suzanne Nuyen
Stories
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World
Juneteenth isn’t just a Black holiday. It’s for all Americans
Opal Lee, the activist known as the grandmother of Juneteenth, worked hard to see it become a federal holiday. NPR's Michel Martin reflects on why it's a holiday for all Americans.
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World
Ireland, Norway, Spain to recognize a Palestinian state; stay safe during turbulence
The leaders of Ireland, Norway and Spain will formally recognize a Palestinian state on May 28. Why planes experience turbulence and how to keep yourself safe.
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National
Biden focuses on outreach to Black Americans; Billie Eilish finds herself
President Biden will cap off a week of outreach to Black Americans with commencement at Morehouse College. Billie Eilish tells Morning Edition how she found herself on her newest album.
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Politics
Biden and Trump agree to two debates; how outdoor time can protect kids' eyesight
Biden and Trump have agreed to two presidential debate dates that break from tradition. Spending time outdoors daily can protect children from myopia.
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National
Columbia students barricade themselves in campus building; China's EV vehicles
Pro-Palestinian student protesters have occupied a campus building. Electric vehicles are the newest front of competition between the U.S. and China.
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Law & Courts
TikTok faces its biggest threat yet; Earth Day tips for sustainable living
The House passed a bill that would ban TikTok unless the China-based ByteDance sells it. These small changes will help you live more sustainably.
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Sports
5 nonsensical ways to fill out your March Madness bracket
The deadline to fill out your March Madness bracket is coming up. If you want to participate but don't care or know anything about basketball, try these hairbrained rules for picking the winner.
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Politics
Takeaways from Biden's SOTU; Trump poised to take control of RNC
President Biden made the case for his reelection during the State of the Union address. The Republican National Committee chooses new leadership today.
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Politics
Up First briefing: Nikki Haley to drop out after Trump, Biden dominate Super Tuesday
Former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador will suspend her presidential campaign. NPR's Domenico Montanaro has four takeaways from Super Tuesday.
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Politics
Young Michigan voters are 'uncommitted' to Biden; U.S. airman dies of self-immolation
Michigan voters critical of Biden's support of Israel call on people to vote "uncommitted" in the state's primary. An Oxford scholar explains the history of self-immolation as political protest.