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The mayor signed a set of gun control bills that were introduced after the deadly shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue last October. Supporters faced immediate opposition from gun rights advocates.

Tiny fragments broken down from larger pieces of plastic have already been found in rivers, lakes, oceans and in agricultural soil. But very few studies of wind-borne microplastic have ever been done.

The swirling mass around a black hole is called an "event horizon," the point of no return beyond which not even light can escape. Scientists unveiled the first image of this on Wednesday.

Federal regulations require inpatient psychological facilities to make changes aimed at patient safety. Small units, such as a facility in Wyoming, can't justify the renovation costs and are closing.

The U.S., North and South Koreas have said they're willing to hold more talks to try to resolve the nuclear crisis. At the same time, the prospects for a diplomatic breakthrough are looking slim.

President Trump said he is considering sending detained immigrants in the country illegally to "sanctuary cities." Scott Simon gets reaction from Mayor Libby Schaaf of Oakland, a "sanctuary city."

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Time Magazine correspondent Vivienne Walt about the Notre Dame Cathedral fire. She says this fire was a disaster waiting to happen due to lack of funds to protect it.

Group chemistry and deft composing make Harrell's new album a polished, inventive album that's worth checking out. Critic Kevin Whitehead says it's "really, really good."

Johnson Publishing, the historic former publisher of Ebony and Jet magazines, has filed for bankruptcy. After it sold its magazines in 2016, the company focused on fashion and its vast photo archives.

The indictment of lawyer and lobbyist Gregory Craig, a former Obama White House counsel, is sending a shockwave through the ranks of those who represent foreign entities.