Amy Isackson
Stories
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National
A 6th police officer is relieved of duty in the Tyre Nichols death investigation
Nichols, 29, was pulled over on Jan. 7 for what police said was reckless driving. After trying to flee on foot, Nichols was severely beaten by police. He died in a hospital days later.
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National
When her son died, a woman turned to gardening. Now, she feeds her entire community
Jenna Fournel lost her son in the fall of 2019. To keep his spirit alive, and connect with her community during the pandemic, she expanded her garden and shared the goods with neighbors for free.
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Politics
What an election in Slovenia could mean for Europe
Slovenia voted last weekend to oust Janez Jansa as their Prime Minister. NPR's Rob Schmitz talks with Judy Dempsey of Carnegie Europe on how that election reflects on European politics.
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Food
Mexican Pizza, beloved by South Asian Americans, is coming back to Taco Bell
Taco Bell announced this week the return of the Mexican Pizza to its menu, and fans are happy.
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Politics
On Tax Day, the Treasury Department urges for more funding to the IRS
NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with Deputy U.S. Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo about the deadline to file taxes and what the department says the IRS needs.
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National
How a school bus driver in Illinois has brought joy to his community for decades
Alvin Carter has been a school bus driver at Elizabeth Meyer School since 1994. He has become a beloved figure in his community and helped spread joy to countless students.
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Politics
Gov. Abbott's order for truck inspections is all an unnecessary PR stunt, critics say
Commercial trucks have been spending hours or days waiting to enter Texas from Mexico. Gov. Abbott ordered inspections of all trucks, saying it's needed to combat drug smuggling and human trafficking.
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Politics
Education Secretary Cardona on grant funds for HBCUs after recent bomb threats
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona about grant funds the administration is making available for HBCUs that have recently experienced a bomb threat.
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World
Many African countries are staying neutral on Russia's invasion of Ukraine
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Aanu Adeoye of think tank Chatham House about African nations' responses to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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World
What the Saudi crown prince's latest interview says about the future of Saudi Arabia
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Graeme Wood, staff writer at The Atlantic, about his profile of Mohammed bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia.