Alana Wise
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America loves chain restaurants. NPR reporters Alana Wise and Jaclyn Diaz explore why. -
U.S. chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died this week at age 29. Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik had accused Naroditsky, among others, of cheating in the sport. -
Organizers said some 2,600 protests were planned in the U.S. on Saturday. The protests were largely peaceful, as demonstrators united in their stated aim to safeguard the country's democratic values. -
The second wave of mass protests organized by the progressive No Kings network saw protesters unite against President Trump's anti-immigration tactics, slashing of federal programs and other concerns. -
Organizers say they expect millions of Americans will march this weekend against the policies of the Trump administration. The protests come amid National Guard deployments in several cities. -
The far-right leader of Venezuela's opposition party said that the current president is illegitimate and called for his removal. -
The shutdown is forcing the closure of a number of America's beloved cultural institutions starting Sunday. Twenty-one Smithsonian museums, its research centers and the National Zoo are all affected. -
For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says. -
Cornell University will receive $5.1 million as the Trump administration seeks to find a source and cure for autism. -
National parks across the country face conflicting demands and uncertainty as a result of the ongoing federal funding dispute.
