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President Obama drinks a glass of filtered Flint water during a meeting with federal officials at the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan in Flint, Mich., on Wednesday.

'I've Got Your Back,' Obama Tells Residents Of Flint, Mich., Amid Water Crisis

The president told an energetic audience he "will not rest" until the city's water is safe to drink. A federal state of emergency has been declared as a result of lead leaching into Flint's water.

Stamos Documentary? Trader Joe's Closing? Cornhub? Must Be April Fools' Day

Today's the day for not-so-serious news, from Google's new Parachute delivery service to a unique look into the life and humanity of John Stamos.

In Wake Of Attempted Coup, Turkish President Vows To Eradicate 'Virus'

A wide crackdown is underway in Turkey following a failed coup against elected President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. NPR's Leila Fadel gives the latest.

Frigatebirds have to find ways to stay aloft because they can't land on the water. This bird was flying between the Galapagos islands of Santiago and Bartolome.

Nonstop Flight: How The Frigatebird Can Soar For Weeks Without Stopping

Scientists have been attaching transmitters on the huge seagoing birds and are astonished by their ability to stay aloft.

First lady Michelle Obama welcomes community leaders from across the country to celebrate the successes and share best practices to continue the work of the Mayor's Challenge to End Veterans' Homelessness in the East Room of the White House complex in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 14.

'Meaning of Michelle' Essays Celebrate First Lady's Realness

In a new collection, 16 essayists describe how Michelle Obama helped change the perception of black women and the White House.

President-elect Donald Trump waits to step out onto the portico at the West Front of the U.S. Capitol for his inauguration.

The Trump Foreign Policy Doctrine — In 3 Points

When the clock struck noon, the White House website switched over to signify Donald Trump becoming the new president. And on that site, Trump laid out how he would approach the world.

USA Football says it will be testing a new version of the game in select youth programs this fall that could become an alternative to tackle football and flag football.

Big Rule Changes Could Make Youth Football Games A Whole Lot Smaller

A modified version of the sport, billed as a bridge between tackle and flag football, will be piloted with select youth football programs this fall. It features fewer players and a shorter field.

Thousands Of Verizon Workers Go On Strike As Contract Talks Stall

About 40,000 Verizon workers went on strike Wednesday demanding an extension on talks for a new labor contract. The workers are represented by two unions, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the Communications Workers of America.

Betsy DeVos, President Trump's pick to be the next secretary of education, testifies during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee last month.

Senate Democrats Rally Overnight Against Trump's Education Pick Ahead Of Vote

Right now, Betsy DeVos just barely has enough votes to be confirmed after two Senate Republicans announced last week they won't support her nomination.

Pence And Mattis Commit To NATO, But Ask Europe For More Help

Vice President Mike Pence and Defense Secretary James Mattis talked at the Munich Security Conference this week. They reinforced the U.S. commitment to NATO and asked other countries to spend more.

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