Army ‘Leans In’ To Protect A Shooter’s Brain From Blast Injury
The Army tells NPR of plans to monitor blast exposure across a military career, to enforce limits on firing certain weapons, and to even look into whether special helmets could help stop blast waves.
Frozen Food Fan? As Sales Rise, Studies Show Frozen Produce Is As Healthy As Fresh
The uptick is new after a multi-year sales slump. Among the benefits of frozen produce: it packs as much nutrition as fresh, but with less waste if you don’t eat it right away.
California To Require All New Homes To Have Solar Panels Starting In 2020
There will be intended and unintended consequences: lower emissions statewide, lower energy bills and more solar jobs. But the requirement means more expensive homes and may not have as big of an impact as desired.
While He Stays Silent, Others Have Tried To Define Robert Mueller’s Persona
Robert Mueller is the least-known high profile public figure in Washington, D.C. So in the year of his investigation he has been defined by others: tarred as a Deep State conspirator, held up as an avenging angel and made the subject of quite a few fun…
House Republicans Agitating For Immigration Fight
A growing number of House Republicans want to force votes on immigration legislation this summer despite opposition from GOP leaders, including Speaker Paul Ryan and Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
Washington Politics Adding To Mental Health Crisis Among Farmers
Suicide rates among farmers are higher than any other profession in the United States, even exceeding the suicide rate for veterans.
Black Gubernatorial Candidates Face An Uphill Battle
There are currently no black governors anywhere in the country. In U.S. history, only two African-American men have ever been elected governor. But this year, about half a dozen are running, including in Maryland and Georgia.
Lawmakers Prepare To Question Justice Department On Census Citizenship Question
Lawmakers are set to question the Justice Department Friday about why it requested the 2020 census to ask about citizenship. This comes as the U.S. census has a complicated history of asking about citizenship.
NAFTA Negotiations Have Yet To Produce A New Agreement
House Speaker Paul Ryan set a deadline of Thursday for a new deal on NAFTA, but negotiations have yet to produce such an agreement. NPR looks at what the implications will be if a new deal is not formed.
A Look At What Special Counsel Robert Mueller Has Accomplished After 1 Year
May 17 marks the one year anniversary of the appointment of Robert Mueller as special counsel leading the Russia investigation. The team has secured 19 indictments and five guilty pleas. But one area remains, so far, untouched: hacking.
Long Before The Russia Investigation, Robert Mueller Was A U.S. Marine
It has been one year since Robert Mueller was appointed Justice Department special counsel. NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Mueller’s biographer, Garrett Graff, about Mueller’s background — namely his formative experiences as a Marine in Vietnam.
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