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Rukmini Callimachi and colleague Andy Mills pose with their Peabody Award for <em>Caliphate</em> at the 78th Annual Peabody Awards Ceremony in May 2019. <em>The New York Times</em> says it is returning the award.

'New York Times' Retracts Core Of Hit Podcast Series 'Caliphate' On ISIS

After an internal review, The New York Times now says it built the 2018 podcast Caliphate on a story it cannot vouch for. It says star reporter Rukmini Callimachi will no longer cover terrorism.

How Can Gun Violence Be Solved?

NPR's Michel Martin discusses solutions to gun violence with a panel of experts who work on the issue.

A young woman watches poll numbers at Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush's election-night party on Feb. 9 in Manchester, N.H. In the last presidential election, millenials had the lowest<em> </em>voter turnout of any age group.

The 10 States Where Millennials Could Sway The Election

Young people don't vote, right? Political campaigns often dismiss young folks, but a new index suggests they could tilt the balance of power in key states this election.

Tents line a street in Los Angeles on Jan. 8. California Gov. Gavin Newsom said his state budget will include more than $1 billion directed toward homelessness in response to a growing crisis on the streets on California's major cities.

California Gov. Newsom Lays Out Framework To Address Homelessness

Gavin Newsom focused his recent State of the State speech on homelessness. He has worked on the issue for 20 years, from San Francisco City Hall to the Capitol in Sacramento.

Conservative writer and Internet personality Milo Yiannopoulos has been permanently banned from Twitter.

What Does It Take To Get Permanently Banned From Twitter?

Twitter says it's reviewing its hateful-conduct policy. The suspension of conservative writer Milo Yiannopoulos has prompted a new focus on the company's ongoing struggle to rein in abusive messages.

Instead Of Snoozing In Savings, Let's Put $5,000 To Work

It's a hard time to be a saver. The return on a savings account doesn't even keep up with inflation, and that has led many savers to ask: What should I do with my money? NPR's Uri Berliner takes $5,000 out of his own personal savings and explores various investment opportunities.

23andMe is filing for bankruptcy. Here's what it means for your genetic data

The California biotech firm said in a statement that it is hoping to find a buyer to address its ongoing financial struggles.

Boston Children's Hospital said it had received "threats of violence toward our clinicians and staff" after false claims were made online that the hospital provides genital surgeries to minors.

Children's hospitals are the latest target of anti-LGBTQ harassment

The harassment campaigns are organized online, raising questions about what role social media platforms should play in preventing abuse.

Are smartphones safe for tweens? Parents should be aware of the risks, a screen consultant advises.

So your tween wants a smartphone? Read this first

When's the right time to start your child with a phone? Is 12 too young? Here's what a professional screen time consultant tells parents about the risks kids face online.

A congressional staff member displays images of social media posts during a House Intelligence Committee hearing in November about Russian use of social media.

Election Strife, Protest And Noise: In 2017, Russia Cranked Up The Volume

"Active measures," as intelligence pros call them, have been around for centuries, and 2017 made clear that they are — and will remain — a part of everyday life online.

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