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The Hill's new leaders, from left: House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chairman Charles Schumer (D-NY) celebrate on Capitol Hill, Nov. 7, 2006 in Washington, D.C.

What to Expect from the Democratic Agenda

As Democrats prepare to take the reins of Congress, changes in legislative initiatives can be expected across a broad spectrum of issues -- from U.S. policy in Iraq to health care and the environment. NPR reporters weigh in on what to expect from the new Democratic majority.

Stan O'Neal, chairman, chief executive and president of Merrill Lynch, in a 2003 file photo.

Embattled Merrill Lynch CEO O'Neal Steps Down

Merrill Lynch, the world's largest brokerage, says its chief executive, Stan O'Neal, has retired, effective immediately. Alberto Cribiore will lead the search for O'Neal's replacement.

Migrants who crossed the Rio Grande from Mexico walk past large buoys being deployed as a border barrier on the river in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Wednesday.

Mexico files complaint over Texas' floating barriers on the Rio Grande

Mexico has sent a diplomatic note to the U.S. expressing concern that barriers on the river may violate treaties on boundaries and water. Mexico has already asked that the barriers be removed.

A record-breaking year for job commitments in North Carolina

On Wednesday, Governor Josh Stein announced that 2025 was a record-breaking year for job creation.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow will provide the U.N. Security Council evidence implicated Syrian rebels in a chemical attack.

Russia Says It Will Implicate Syria's Rebels In Chemical Attack

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Russia will bring evidence to the U.N. Security Council. Russia is still, though, working with the U.S. to get Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime to give up its chemical weapons.

Malala Yousafzai addresses students and faculty after receiving the 2013 Peter J. Gomes Humanitarian Award at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., last month.

Malala Yousafzai Awarded Sakharov Prize

The 16-year-old from Pakistan, who was shot by Taliban militants for advocating education for girls, is considered a contender for this year's Nobel Peace Prize.

What's A Pirate's Least-Favorite Puzzle? One That Hates Arrrrs

In each pair of clues, the answer to the first clue is a word that contains the consecutive letters A-R. Drop the A-R, and the remaining letters in order will form a word that answers the second clue.

The team from the United States arrives during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, in Beijing.

These are the largest teams competing at the Winter Olympics

More than 220 athletes will represent the United States at the Olympics in Beijing, making it the largest delegation at the Games. Other large teams include China and the Russian Olympic Committee.

Gary Schroen relaxing at Lake Tahoe, near his home in Reno, Nev., in April.

Dead or Alive: Hunting Osama Bin Laden

Gary Schroen is one of the CIA's most respected and experienced spies. Two days after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, his bosses handed him a new mission targeting Osama bin Laden: "bring his head back in a box." Days later, Schroen and his team were on a plane.

Three generations of Crosses in the store that is closing after 127 years. From left, Ken Cross, Tony Cross and Witt Cross.

Century-Old Utah Western-Wear Store Says Adios

Imagine staying in business for 127 years. That's what Cross Western Wear has managed in Ogden, Utah. But the decline of ranching and changing taste in clothes are forcing the descendants of C.W. Cross to close the store he opened in 1878.

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