Can This Judge Solve the Opioid Crisis?
The Ohio federal judge overseeing hundreds of opioid lawsuits wants a swift settlement with solutions. But first he must tame skeptical legal lions.
A Phrase For Our Time: Merriam-Webster Adds ‘Dumpster Fire’ To Dictionary
Editor Peter Sokolowski predicts the phrase is here to stay. “It’s been used so broadly in the last two to three years … that people in the future will have to know what it meant.”
Trump and press corps put feuding aside – for a night
It always made sense that, sooner or later, President Trump would attend one of the big annual Washington press dinners. True, we media denizens are part of the “swamp” Mr. Trump loves to hate, but we also give him oxygen. Last year, the president po…
While Under Scrutiny, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Visits White House
As corruption investigations against him intensify at home, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Trump in Washington, D.C. and touted their close relationship.
Long Lost Footage Of 1906 San Francisco Earthquake Discovered On Film
A can of old film sold out of the trunk of a car turned out to contain long lost footage. The film shows some of the aftermath of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake.
Why The State Department Hasn’t Spent Any Of The $120 Million To Fight Russian Meddling
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Ahmed Younis, who served as principal deputy coordinator and deputy special envoy of the Global Engagement Center at the U.S. Department of State under the Trump administration, about why the State Department has spe…
Meet The California Republican Embracing Russa In His Re-Election Campaign For Congress
Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, a Republican from California, is facing numerous challengers from the right and the left over his warm embrace of all things Russia. NPR went to Rohrabacher’s district to explore the political campaign in America where Russia loo…
Washington State Attorney General: Housing Discrimination Against Veterans Is Evident
A sting by the Washington state attorney general has proved what was long believed through anecdotal evidence to be rampant — housing discrimination against veterans.
Republicans Pressuring White House To Change Course On Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
Republicans are pressing the White House to change course and drop its threat to impose stiff tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. But for the moment, President Trump is sticking to his protectionist guns.
Federal Trial For Kansas’ Voter Registration Laws Set To Begin
In Kansas, the trial for the state’s Secretary of State Kris Kobach’s “proof of citizenship” law is set to get underway. Kobach has been requiring proof of citizenship for would-be voters in Kansas since 2013. But a federal judge’s injunction prevents …
How Families In West Virginia Are Dealing With Child Care As Teachers’ Strike Continues
Teachers in West Virginia are entering their eighth day of a statewide strike. At issue is a pay increase that teachers say does not keep up with the cost of living. NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Amber Glennon, who is the Director of Operations at the …
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