For President Trump, No Christmas At Camp David

Trump once told a journalist about the Maryland retreat: "It's nice, you'd like it. For about 30 minutes." The recent lack of interest has prompted speculation about the future of Camp David.

Fallen Kings: How Cardinal Law's Reign Cemented The Church's Fading Power

In the old days, the Catholic Church was almighty and the cardinal was closer to king. The sexual abuse scandal and church's rigidity on social issues changed that.

Education Under The Tax Bill, For-Profit Colleges And More Women In Med School

Graduate students can breathe easier, a potential mixing of church and state in Louisiana, and for-profit students will get less money back than anticipated. It's the last weekly roundup of the year!

I'm Dreaming Of A (Black And Brown And Native And) White Christmas

In need of some racially diverse children's Christmas literature? Here's our holiday Code Switch sampler.

Analog For The People: Synth Master Tatsuya Takahashi On Engineering Fun

NPR Music's year-end interview series continues with an engineer who's led a quiet movement to create music tools anyone can use.

Small Heart, Big Cardiac Problems: A Medical Analysis Of The Grinch

Not many patients have a heart that grows three sizes in a day. Cardiologist David Kass ponders what could have caused the Grinch's abrupt change of heart in the classic holiday story.