The Zombie Amendments To The Constitution You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
They won’t eat your brains, but technically, they still could come back to life. Not all the amendments that passed Congress have stood the test of ratification by the states.
Gunman, 3 Hostages Dead At Veterans Home North Of San Francisco
The three women held hostage in the lengthy standoff Friday reportedly were employees of a mental health program operating out of the Napa, Calif., area home for elderly or disabled veterans.
Trump’s Military Parade Is Set For Veterans Day
The Pentagon has released a memo detailing a planned November extravaganza — “No tanks,” Washington, D.C., officials should be relieved to learn. City streets can’t take the weight.
No Go For Idaho: State Will Have To Rethink Its ‘Freedom’ Health Policies
The Trump administration has advised Idaho that its plan to allow insurance policies that fall short of Obamacare standards could result in penalties for insurers. But another strategy might yet fly.
Beset By Sexual Harassment Claims, Sherman Alexie Declines Literary Prize
The American Library Association acknowledges the writer’s decision not to accept the Carnegie Medal for nonfiction. He was chosen for his memoir about his mother.
The Mind Of The Village: Understanding Our Implicit Biases
A culture of racism can infect us all. On this week’s radio show, we discuss the implicit biases we carry that have been forged by the society around us.
Martin Shkreli Sentenced to 7 Years For Securities Fraud
The former “Pharma Bro,” who has often appeared defiant in court, wept and pleaded for a light sentence. But the judge split the difference between recommendations by the prosecution and defense.
Trump Pardons Ex-Navy Sailor Sentenced For Photos Of Submarine
President Trump frequently referenced Kristian Saucier’s case during the 2016 campaign, saying he had been punished for a lesser offense than what Hillary Clinton did with her private email server.
Questions And Answers About Opioids And Chronic Pain
Are opioids the best way to manage long-term pain? NPR’s Ari Shapiro talked with Dr. Ajay Wasan, a pain specialist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, to find out.
WH Insists North Koreans Prove Their Intentions To Denuclearize Before Meeting
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with journalist Robin Wright about President Trump’s decision to accept North Korea’s “audacious invitation” and what might happen next.
Veteran Diplomat Weighs In On What To Expect From Trump’s Meeting With North Korea
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Ambassador Robert Gallucci, chairman of the U.S.-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins, about North Korea’s invitation to President Trump to meet. He was chief negotiator during the North Korean nuclear crisis of 1994, and has …
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