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Caspar W. Weinberger, who served in the Nixon and Reagan cabinets as secretary of health, education and welfare and secretary of defense, has died at age 88. Nicknamed "Cap the Knife" for his budget-cutting reputation, he became a central figure in the Iran-Contra scandal.

New York Times tech columnist Farhad Manjoo warns that the "frightful five" — Amazon, Google, Apple, Microsoft and Facebook — are collectively more powerful than many governments.

There have been some improvements, but there are still tens of thousands of bridges nationwide that need to be fixed or replaced. Federal funding for such needs has remained flat.

Federal prosecutors are investigating suspicious deaths at the Veteran Affairs hospital in Clarksburg, W. Va. Two deaths have been ruled homicides, but there could be more.

"To those who are disappointed in the results of the election: Our country is more important than the politics of the moment," George W. Bush said in his rebuke of President Trump.

Sen. John McCain was eulogized by two former presidents, George W. Bush and Barack Obama, who were his political rivals. The speakers at his memorial service symbolized his career of reaching across the aisle.

There's nothing scarier than having someone you love turn on you. For author D.W. Gibson, that someone was Roald Dahl, who, in addition to children's books, wrote short stories that are truly terrifying. Is there a book that haunts your dreams? Tell us about it in the comments.

Morning Edition spoke with people who changed their jobs and transformed their lives as a result of the pandemic, from a Broadway actor who entered the tech world to a mom who set more boundaries.

Trump said he will make the announcement Monday night at 9 p.m. at the White House. He is deciding between Judges Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett and Raymond Kethledge.

With the upcoming Super Bowl LI on Feb. 5 and the 59th annual Grammy Awards the following weekend, it seems a good time to discuss music.Huh?Humor me for…