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How One Mother's Battle Is Changing Police Training On Disabilities
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Patti Saylor's son, Ethan, died after an encounter with law enforcement when he was 26. She believes the incident could have been prevented with better training.
California Attorney General Vows To Sue If Trump Uses Emergency Powers To Build Wall
Tuesday, February 05, 2019
Xavier Becerra argued in the Spanish language response to the president's speech that it would be illegal for the administration to declare a national emergency to pay to build a border wall.
Have You Taken Remedial College Classes?
Monday, February 04, 2019
If your college required you to take classes that didn't count for your degree, we want to hear from you. These are often called remedial or developmental courses.
Students And Neighbors Of Christine Blasey Ford Discuss The Woman They Know
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who says Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh assaulted her when they were in high school, is a professor and research psychologist in California.
Who Is Christine Blasey Ford, The Woman Accusing Brett Kavanaugh Of Sexual Assault?
Monday, September 17, 2018
Ford, who revealed her identity in The Washington Post on Sunday, accused the Supreme Court nominee of sexually assaulting her in the early 1980s. Here's what we know about her.
Section 8 Vouchers Help The Poor — But Only If Housing Is Available
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
In Dallas and other tight rental markets, Section 8 voucher holders can't find the homes they need, while developers face resistance from wealthier neighborhoods when trying to build new housing.
Affordable Housing Program Costs More, Shelters Fewer
Tuesday, May 09, 2017
The low-income housing tax credit program gave way to a booming $8 billion private industry, but as tax credits for companies increased, the number of housing units being built for the poor fell.
#Meme Of The Week: George W. Bush Battles Poncho At Inauguration And Loses
Friday, January 20, 2017
Former President George W. Bush had a really hard time figuring out his poncho at the inaugural parade.
In Day 2, Jeff Sessions' Attorney General Hearings Turn To Civil Rights
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Former colleagues defended the Alabama senator, but activists pushed back. "We cannot count on him to support ... efforts toward bringing justice to the justice system," Sen. Cory Booker said.
5 Takeaways From Jeff Sessions' Attorney General Hearing, So Far
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Many of the questions during Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions' confirmation hearing for attorney general centered on whether he would stand up to the president-elect's more controversial stances.
Bernie Sanders Says Trump Won Because Democrats Are Out Of Touch
Friday, January 06, 2017
In an interview with NPR's David Greene, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders criticized the Democratic Party for not listening to the needs of everyday Americans.
Relics Of The Space Race, School Planetariums Are An Endangered Species
Tuesday, January 03, 2017
Once, there were more than 300 of them in schools around the country. Many are still around, but they're getting old. Schools have a choice: Keep the stars shining, or turn the lights out.
10 Election Moments You Won't Totally Hate And Might Even Like
Thursday, December 29, 2016
The 2016 election was divisive and nasty and full of insults and innuendo. But let's look at the brighter side — here are 10 lighter moments from 2016 that weren't so bad. Some are actually funny.
Trump And Gingrich Disagree On That Whole Swamp-Draining Thing
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich told NPR that President-elect Donald Trump was going to stop using the phrase "drain the swamp." Trump disagreed, and Gingrich apologized.
How To Talk To Kids About Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Thanksgiving is a holiday with a complicated history. So some teachers have developed strategies to teach it to young students.
Once Trump's Loudest GOP Critic, Mitt Romney Meets With The President-Elect
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Donald Trump may be taking the old adage of keeping friends close and enemies closer to heart. Romney was one of Trump's harshest Republican critics throughout the presidential campaign.
CHARTS: Here's What Donald Trump Has Said On The Issues
Thursday, November 17, 2016
NPR examined what the president-elect has said about the 10 issues voters care most about.
Critics Move To Scrap The Electoral College, But It's Not Likely To Work
Thursday, November 17, 2016
For the second time in 16 years, a candidate won the presidential election without winning the direct vote of the people. Critics this year say it's time to change the country's voting system.
The Trend Toward Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Saturday, November 05, 2016
The House Minority Leader's stance on legal pot marks a larger trend across the country toward greater acceptance of the drug. Five states are voting on Tuesday to legalize its recreational use.
FBI Obtains Warrant To Search Emails That Renewed Look Into Clinton Server
Sunday, October 30, 2016
FBI Director James Comey says the emails "appear to be pertinent" to the inquiry of Hillary Clinton's server. Agents found the emails in early October but haven't been able to examine the contents.