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Washington, D.C., is preparing for the return of streetcars to the nation's capital. It's been decades since the system shut down and workers have been laying new tracks. This week, hundreds of people lined up for a chance at a job on the line.

Many green energy projects want to connect to the grid but they're running into a surprising obstacle. (Story aired on All Things Considered on June 15,2023.)

Tulsa Transit is considering six zones across Tulsa, Jenks and Broken Arrow where it might test out microtransit service to get riders to bus lines.

You can't judge a book by its cover, but librarian Nancy Pearl thinks the first line can tell you a lot. Pearl shares some of her favorite literary opening lines with NPR's Steve Inskeep.

A winter storm has hit Mississippi particularly hard. Power is out in many places, streets are iced over and water is in short supply.

As wildfires rage in the West, one Oregon town is raising new questions about what caused last year's historic fires. Residents have filed lawsuits blaming the local utility for the devastation.

Tons of green energy projects, both wind and solar, want to connect to the grid. But they're running into a surprising obstacle.

Lines have been long in Georgia as voters flock to polls to vote in midterm elections. The race for governor has captured the most attention with attacks and counter-attacks from both candidates.

The Khan Academy is a leading online education tool. Founder Salman Khan started the company after tutoring his niece who was struggling with middle school math. His new book is The One World Schoolhouse and he speaks with host Michel Martin.

On the final day of Talk of the Nation, staff and colleagues have been faced with the dilemma of how to say goodbye. When your words fail, a greeting card can supply the right sentiment. Former Hallmark greeting card writer David Dickerson gives advice on saying goodbye.