The Latest In The Trial Of Notorious Drug Lord ‘El Chapo’
Wednesday was another day of wild testimony in the trial of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Vice News editor Keegan Hamilton about the latest from the Brooklyn courtroom.
Daily Movement — Even Household Chores — May Boost Brain Health In Elderly
Whether it’s exercise or housework, older Americans who move their bodies regularly may preserve more of their memory and thinking skills, even if they have brain lesions and other signs of dementia.
U.S. Evangelicals Push Back Against Trump’s Syria Pullout Plan
Christian leaders in the U.S. fear President Trump’s decision to pull out of Syria will leave Christian minorities in the region vulnerable to attack.
Meet ‘Black Girl Magic,’ The 19 African-American Women Elected As Judges In Texas
Harris County, Texas, took a giant step toward representation this month when it sat 19 black women judges to the bench.
Head Of L.A. Teachers Union Discusses Ongoing Strike
As the massive teacher strike in Los Angeles enters its third day, NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with teachers’ union president Alex Caputo-Pearl about the strike and its aims.
Resignation Calls After MSU President Says Nassar Victims Are ‘Enjoying’ Spotlight
Interim president John Engler’s efforts to try to shepherd the school through a turbulent time have been undercut by a year of scandal.
MSU Interim President Resigns Amid Anger Over Remarks About Sexual Assault Victims
Interim President John Engler’s efforts to try to shepherd the school through a turbulent time had been undercut by a year of scandal.
Republicans Praise, Democrats Grill Andrew Wheeler In EPA Chief Confirmation Hearing
Wheeler has been serving as acting EPA administrator since Scott Pruitt stepped down amid ethics scandals in July. Prior to his work at the EPA, Wheeler worked as a lobbyist for the coal industry.
Shutdown Will Be Worse For Economy Than First Thought, White House Says
White House officials reportedly say that each week of the shutdown will subtract 0.1 percentage point from growth — double the administration’s original estimate.
How The 1965 Immigration Act Made America A Nation Of Immigrants
For many years, U.S. immigration favored immigrants from northern Europe. NPR correspondent Tom Gjelten explains how a 1965 law changed things — and led to the current debate about border security.
Real Fake News: Activists Circulate Counterfeit Editions Of ‘The Washington Post’
The phony paper, distributed in Washington, D.C., “reported” that President Trump had resigned under pressure from female political activists.
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