Steel Tariffs Could Crunch Foreign Carmakers In The U.S. South
Mercedes Benz USA showed off its new headquarters in Atlanta — all in the midst of a possible trade war that could affect the car industry in the South, which has become a truly global car market.
UMBC’s President Talks About His School’s Historic Basketball Win
The University of Maryland Baltimore County men’s basketball team beat the No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament — by a lot. NPR’s Michel Martin talks with UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski about the win.
U.S. Cities Awash In Green To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Vice President Mike Pence, his wife Nancy Pence and his mother Nancy Pence-Fritsch joined Savannah, Ga. for its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and The White House fountain was once again dyed green.
Arizona’s Special Election
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with Laurie Roberts of The Arizona Republic about voting patterns and issues for the upcoming special election in Arizona’s 8th district on April 24.
Oregon Republican Lawmakers Face Gun-Rights Backlash Over New Law
Oregon passed the first gun restrictions after the shooting in Parkland, Fla. Lawmakers in Salem said it was a tough vote — and one that has stuck with them.
Oklahoma Tries A New Execution Method: Nitrogen Gas
Oklahoma has switched to nitrogen as its primary execution method. But first, as Fordham University law professor Deborah Denno tells Scott Simon, they must figure out how to use it.
Sessions Fires FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe
The attorney general has fired former FBI official Andrew McCabe only hours before he planned to retire with full benefits. Justice cited a “lack of candor,” but McCabe says he’s a scapegoat.
Evaluating The Potential New CIA Director
If confirmed, Gina Haspel will replace Mike Pompeo as CIA director. NPR’s Scott Simon talks to a Haspel critic, former CIA counterterrorism officer John Kiriakou.
For Compulsive Hair Pullers And Skin Pickers, There Is Need For More Help
This writer has struggled with compulsive hair pulling and skin picking since she was young. For her and others who suffer, there are only mildly effective treatments, though new efforts are underway.
The Big Student Walkout; DeVos On School Safety; The First Amendment On Campus
A month after Parkland, the nation’s focus remains on school safety. Plus, long rides to school in our weekly roundup of education news.
Former Coal Lobbyist On Tap For No. 2 Spot At EPA
The man hoping to help lead the Environmental Protection Agency, Andrew Wheeler, is a former lobbyist for coal and natural gas companies. As a young EPA lawyer, he worked on hazardous chemical rules.
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