‘Weekend Edition’ Host Lulu Garcia-Navarro Reports From Las Vegas
This episode of Weekend Edition features some stories from Las Vegas, including a heated Senate race and recovery from last year’s mass shooting.
DHS Proposes Denying Green Cards To Immigrants Who Use Public Aid
The Trump administration says that immigrants who seek public assistance and legal worker status could be denied green cards. Officials say they’re trying to ensure immigrants are self-sufficient.
Students Whose Families Are In The Grips Of The Opioid Epidemic Get Help At School
On Cape Cod in Massachusetts, school districts are using addiction counselors to help kids and their teachers cope with the chaos and trauma of the opioid epidemic.
‘Night Moves’ Captures Fleeting Moments In Chicago — And Life
Jessica Hopper’s memoir oscillates between charting a story of gentrification, a young woman’s love affair with Chicago, and the types of friendships that represent the texture of a city.
California Launches New Effort To Fight Election Disinformation
The state’s new Office of Election Cybersecurity will focus on combating social media campaigns that try to confuse voters or discourage them from not casting ballots.
Teens Sleeping Too Much, Or Not Enough? Parents Can Help
Though teenagers need about nine hours of rest a night, most get only seven and are suffering. A new survey suggests their parents are struggling, too. Here’s how to improve the quality of teen sleep.
A Timeline Of Clarence Thomas-Anita Hill Controversy As Kavanaugh To Face Accuser
As another Supreme Court nominee faces allegations of sexual misconduct, what can be learned from the handling of the Clarence Thomas-Anita Hill controversy?
Trump Administration Seeks To Limit Immigration Status Based On Use Of Public Aid
The Trump administration announced a proposal to deny green cards to some immigrants on public benefits like food and housing assistance.
Trump Administration Will Seek To Limit Green Cards For Immigrants Needing Public Aid
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new rule that would expand Trump administration efforts to limit how much immigrants may use welfare programs.
The Latest In Politics: Kavanaugh, Rosenstein
Supreme Court justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s accuser could testify next week on Capitol Hill. It will be a big moment for President Trump, who’s made reshaping the court a key priority.
Women And Politics: What’s Changed Since Anita Hill
NPR’s Melissa Block speaks with Ruth Mandel, co-founder of the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University, about the differences between 2018 and 1992 when it comes to women in U.S. politics.
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