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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been on the bench for almost 32 years. For more than 25 of those years, he's been close with a billionaire Republican donor.

A ProPublica investigation found that Justice Thomas went on luxury trips with Dallas billionaire Harlan Crow for 20 years and did not include them on his financial disclosures.

Justice Thomas said he consulted with his colleagues at the beginning of his tenure on the court. It was his understanding that he didn't need to report "personal hospitality from close personal friends."

The Senate Judiciary Committee plans on holding a hearing to discuss the Supreme Court's ethical standards.

We discuss the rules that govern what justices can do and who they can have relationships with.

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The Library of Congress is famous for its collection of American cultural treasures.    

And each year, the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress chooses just 25 pieces of audio to showcase the rich heritage of America's recorded sound — an audio hall of fame.

Those being inducted this year have just been announced. The inductees include Madonna and Mariah Carey, the Super Mario Bros. theme, and Daddy Yankee's "Gasolina."

For the return of our series, The Sounds of America, we sat down with Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden to talk about this year's new honorees. We later revisit one of the selections from 2021.

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Amid an uncertain future surrounding the abortion medication mifepristone, Democratic governors across the nation are stockpiling the drug in order to protect abortion access in their states.

A young, racist gun enthusiast is reportedly responsible for one of the worst intelligence leaks in Pentagon history. The man worked at a military base and posted classified material about Ukraine's efforts in its fight against Russia to a Discord server.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is spending his time these days meeting with global leaders. So far he's met with French President Emmanuel Macron. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva landed on Wednesday for his visit.

Two people are dead and some 20 people are missing after a migrant boat sank off the coast of Tunisia this week. The U.N. reports that 441 migrants have died crossing the Mediterranean so far in 2023.

We cover all this and more during the News Roundup.

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NASA recently announced the crew members for the upcoming Artemis II Mission – among them, the first woman and person of color to go to the moon. The initial mission objective is to land on the lunar surface in 2025.

According to NASA, this trip will serve as the foundation for its next ambitious mission: send astronauts to Mars.

We sit down with two former NASA astronauts and answer your questions.

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The Trump-appointed Texas judge has ruled to revoke the FDA's approval of mifepristone – a drug used in miscarriage care and medication abortions.

Soon after, in Washington, a different federal judge ruled to keep mifepristone available. Many legal experts are saying Supreme Court intervention might not be far off.

What do the conflicting court hearings mean for access to abortion pills in America?

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We are all – to some degree – stressed. And that can affect just how much we feel like saying hello to that person on the street or holding the elevator for the person we see around the corner.

We discuss whether small gestures of manners and etiquette matter anymore.

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Several states have adopted or introduced legislation this year about student behavior and school discipline. Many of these bills would make it easier to kick students out of the classroom anywhere between a day and a year.

Proponents say getting tougher on students will empower teachers, keeping them on the job amidst a nationwide educator shortage.

Opponents point to the impact that punitive measures have on students of color and students with disabilities.

We take a look at a recently adopted law in Kentucky and what research says about punitive versus restorative practices in schools.

This show was part of 1A's Remaking America collaboration with six partner stations around the country. Remaking America is funded in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. 

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For 40 years, U.S. News and World Report has released rankings of the nation's top colleges, universities, and graduate schools. They've been used in advertising materials for schools and showcased in the national media. But in recent months, dozens of the nation's top-ranked institutions have stopped providing data to the publication.

Yale University Law School was the top law school in the country in the U.S. News ranking for years, then chose to stop cooperating in November of last year.

Forty more law schools, including 12 of the top 14 ranked in the country followed suit. Some undergraduate schools also decided they would no longer participate in the U.S. News and World Report rankings.

We discuss how important these rankings should be for prospective students.

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Former President Donald Trump was indicted this week. He was arraigned in a New York City courthouse on Tuesday and plead not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records.

Extreme weather continues to ravage many parts of the South. At least 32 people have been killed in the region by multiple tornadoes.

Sunday's NCAA women's basketball championship game drew record viewership this year. The LSU Tigers defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 102 to 85.

Meanwhile overseas, Finland joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization this week, doubling the alliance's border with Russia. Now, all eyes turn to Sweden as the country faces an uphill battle for membership.

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It's been two months since a train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, and spilled toxic materials into the surrounding environment.

Since then, officials have deemed the town safe, but residents are saying otherwise. To complicate matters, CNN reported that a group of CDC researchers fell ill while investigating the possible health effects of the disaster.

At the center of the controversy is Norfolk Southern, the rail company responsible for the spill. Last week, the Department of Justice announced a lawsuit against the company for violating the Clean Water Act.

While increased concern over derailments has led to bipartisan action to improve rail safety measures.

We check in on cleanup efforts in East Palestine and talk about what can be done to prevent another disaster like it from happening again.

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