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Some state governments and tourism boards have been using their own funds to keep the parks open. Elsewhere, open but unstaffed parks have become something of a free-for-all.

The EPA says it will keep limits on toxic mercury emissions from coal plants but now deems them not cost-effective. Environmental groups worry the move could hinder future regulations.

The novelist and peace advocate died Friday. He once called the language in which he wrote, modern Hebrew, his "musical instrument" and compared it to "an erupting lava, an earthquake in action."

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to obituary writer Maureen O'Donnell of the Chicago Sun-Times about the art of writing about people who have died.

Netflix has released its first interactive experience for adults: "Black Mirror: Bandersnatch." Think "Choose Your Own Adventure," where users choose their own path and ever experience is different.

With money from the state and the federal government, Paradise, Calif., may be able to rebuild and fix long-standing infrastructure problems.

There's no end in sight for the spending standoff that has forced the shutdown of about a quarter of the federal government. The longer the shutdown continues, the more services will be affected.

Bob-Waksberg talks about his animated show, which features talking horse. Ken Tucker lists his favorite albums of 2018. Justin Chang talks about the best 12 films of the year.

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke on the phone Saturday. The U.S. has said it will raise tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, if a deal is not reached by March.

NPR's Michel Martin asks Asma Khalid what gave her joy in 2018. Her answer: "The Modist," a women's fashion retailer focused on modest clothing.