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The Senate passes a gun control bill and sends it to the House. The Supreme Court strikes down New York's law restricting concealed carrying of guns. A recap of Thursday's House Jan. 6 hearing.

Rail workers in England, Wales and Scotland are on strike — demanding more pay and protesting planned job cuts. It's just one of many strikes Britain is likely to experience this summer.

Sweltering temperatures and high humidity are hitting a large part of the U.S., affecting about 70% of Americans. Most at risk, the elderly, those with medical conditions and people who work outside.

The Supreme Court ruling that negates New York's concealed weapons law has divided the state. Some say it will endanger more people, others applaud the court's support of Second Amendment rights.

Rabbi David Young and Cantor Natalie Young were expecting their second son in 2006. Late in the pregnancy, they learned their baby would not survive. They went to Kansas to see Dr. George Tiller.

European leaders officially made Ukraine a candidate to join the EU. Yet, Ukraine is desperately trying to hold two cities under Russian assault.

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Naomi McPherson, Katie Gavin and Josette Maskin of the band MUNA about their third album: MUNA.

Texas Republicans recently adopted homophobic and transphobic language in their party platform, part of a larger trend of moves against LGBTQ rights by conservatives.

The U.S. mint is beginning to roll out a new set of quarters honoring American women. The mint is also trying to allow the artists a little more creativity with the design.

NPR's Rachel Martin talks with New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision striking down a New York state law that limits concealed carrying of guns.