Dana Farrington
Dana Farrington is a digital editor coordinating online coverage on the Washington Desk — from daily stories to visual feature projects to the weekly newsletter. She has been with the NPR Politics team since President Trump's inauguration. Before that, she was among NPR's first engagement editors, managing the homepage for NPR.org and the main social accounts. Dana has also worked as a weekend web producer and editor, and has written on a wide range of topics for NPR, including tech and women's health.
Before joining NPR in 2011, Dana was a web producer for member station WAMU in Washington, D.C.
Dana studied journalism at New York University and got her first taste of public radio in high school on a teen radio show for KUSP in Santa Cruz, Calif.
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Floodwaters trapped the cavers on Thursday. Four managed to escape, and then 19 more finally made it out in the evening.
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Those convicted of targeting law enforcement and emergency crews can now face stricter penalties. "The overarching message is that hate crimes will not be tolerated in Louisiana," the governor said. -
An independent review found that the university failed to adequately handle reports of harassment and assault and, in some cases, actively discouraged students from coming forward. -
The Obama administration has argued that gender identity is protected under federal law. The states say the government is overreaching.
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The sites will host the championship in 2019, 2020 and 2021, respectively. All three will have new or newly renovated stadiums for the games. -
Dylann Roof faces federal as well as state charges for the fatal shooting of nine people at a historically black church in Charleston in June 2015. -
A woman who says Cosby assaulted her 12 years ago did not appear in court, but parts of a statement she gave in 2005 was read aloud. A judge decided there was enough evidence to move the case forward. -
International trade of rhino horns is still banned, though illicit trade continues. South Africa has the world's largest rhino population; more than 1,000 were killed by poachers last year. -
Handmade poppies and take-home tips are hallmarks of this year's Chelsea Flower Show. The Royal Horticultural Society wants to use the show to promote the benefits of digging in the dirt.
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Frito-Lay is upending its tradition of including a physical prize with the peanut-and-popcorn treat. Now you'll get a QR code to scan for "mobile digital experiences." Cracker Jack fans aren't amused.
