In His 9 Months On The Job, Special Counsel Robert Mueller Has Charged 19 People
Less than a year on the job investigating Russian election interference, special counsel Robert Mueller has secured criminal charges against 19 people including five guilty pleas.
How Kushner’s Finances Could Be Potential Conflicts Of Interest
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with WNYC’s Andrea Bernstein about Jared Kushner’s financial vulnerabilities, and what they mean for potential conflicts of interest in his role as an adviser to President Trump.
Is There Really A Difference Between Expensive Vodka And Cheap Vodka?
Walk in to just about any bar in America today and you’ll see a row of fancy vodka bottles all lined up. Some people swear by one brand or another, but there is a federal law that requires all vodkas to be pretty much the same, so the Planet Money team…
WH Opioid Commission Member Weighs In On Progress Made In Addressing Crisis
At the beginning of November, the six-member White House opioid commission delivered 56 recommendations to President Trump, for reigning in the nation’s opioid crisis. On Thursday, the White House hosted a summit on opioids. Commission member Bertha Ma…
Barry Crimmins, A Mainstay Of Boston’s Comedy Scene, Dies At 64
A month after announcing he was diagnosed with cancer, comedian Barry Crimmins has died. A mainstay of Boston’s comedy scene, Crimmins was one of its early champions who founded two clubs in the ’80s where new talent could try their acts.
Legal Expert Judge Steve Leifman Offers Insights On Gun Violence And Mental Health
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks to Miami-Dade County Judge Steve Leifman, who chairs the Florida Supreme Court Task Force on Mental Health, about gun violence and mental health. Leifman offers a look at what role courts can play in preventing something that h…
Dolly Parton Gives The Gift Of Literacy: A Library Of 100 Million Books
In 1995, the entertainer and philanthropist started the Imagination Library, inspired by her father, who couldn’t read and write. Now, it mails free books to more than a million kids each month.
FACT CHECK: Trump’s Meeting With Lawmakers About Gun Policy
The president hosted members of Congress from both parties to discuss legislation on school safety and guns on Wednesday. NPR journalists have annotated a transcript of their remarks.
White House Gives Status Update On Opioid Emergency
First lady Melania Trump said Thursday she is proud of what the administration has done to help fight the opioid epidemic but “we all know there is much work still to be done.”
3 Ways To Elevate The Debate About Guns
Understanding the authority of science means, when it comes to factual claims, intuitions and gut feelings won’t cut it — whichever side of the political aisle they come from, says Tania Lombrozo.
Norfolk Requires Developers To Do More Against Flooding
New zoning rules in Norfolk, Virginia, require developers to include flood prevention measures. Some builders opposed the move, and warn it will raise costs for home buyers.
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