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The pandemic has made the future uncertain, but archaeologists never stopped working to discover our past.

4 of the biggest archaeological advancements of 2021 — including one 'game changer'

We spoke to four archaeologists of different specialties, who told us what they thought were some of the most important developments in their field in 2021.

Brian Flores took a big risk suing the NFL. Here's why he thinks it's worth it

The ex-head coach of the Miami Dolphins alleges racial discrimination in his suit against the NFL. The ultimate goal is change – even if he gets blackballed in the process, Flores tells NPR.

“We don’t want that to happen,” said John Gleason, Genesee County Clerk, of the prospect of people bringing guns to local polling places, “There’s already enough acrimony, enough disgust and literally hatred between the political parties and the candidates themselves.”

Genesee County elections officials object to candidate advising supporters to "show up armed" to the polls

State Senate candidate Mike Detmer made the statement at a weekend event when asked how people should protect Republican poll observers.

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed to the Federal Trade Commission 32-year-old Lina Khan, a prominent critic of Big Tech and favorite among progressives.

Lina Khan, Prominent Big Tech Critic, Will Lead The FTC

The bipartisan vote in the Senate on Tuesday gives one of the most prominent skeptics of the tech industry a key role in shaping government regulation of the tech industry.

Constance Baker Motley is pictured in New York, Sept. 9, 1966.

The life of a 'Civil Rights Queen'

Constance Baker Motley's life—as a lawyer, as a politician and the first Black woman appointed to the Federal bench – is outlined in a new biography by author Tomiko Brown-Nagin: Civil Rights Queen.

Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin speaks at a rally in September 2017, in Montgomery, Ala. Her court battle against <em>The New York Times </em>resumes on Thursday.

Sarah Palin's court battle with the 'New York Times' resumes after her COVID illness

Palin is seeking damages against over an editorial that she says hurt her budding career as a political commentator. The start of the trial was delayed after she tested positive for COVID-19.

Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) meets with the president of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, in Beijing on Jan. 25. Xi said his country was ready to host a "simple, safe and splendid Winter Olympics." The Olympics formally open on Friday.

As the Olympics open, China seeks the limelight but warns against criticism

As the Winter Olympics begin Friday, China is welcoming the world at a time when Beijing's aggressive foreign policy is creating friction with several other parts of the globe.

Republican Rep. Tom Rice faces a number of primary challengers in his South Carolina district after his vote to impeach then-President Donald Trump for his actions surrounding the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021. Rice stands by his vote.

GOP Rep. Rice stands by his impeachment vote of Trump. It could cost him his job

The South Carolina Republican faces a number of primary challengers, including one who was just endorsed by the former president.

Stateside: Live music returns; WKAR's Spanish language podcast; new generation of Detroit techno

On today’s Stateside, music festivals are back in business this summer. Plus, podcasters Michelle Jokisch Polo and Araceli Crescencio discuss bringing…

A Falcon 9 SpaceX rocket lifted off in Florida in Feb. 2015, on its way to send the Deep Space Climate Observatory satellite into space. But seven years later, part of the rocket left behind in space is hurtling straight toward the moon.

A piece of space junk the size of a school bus is barreling straight toward the moon

Astronomers predict that on March 4th, a piece of a rocket launched in 2015 will crash into the moon. It's believed to be first time something man-made has accidentally crashed into the moon.

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