As Elite Campuses Diversify, A 'Bias Towards Privilege' Persists
Many elite colleges have committed to enrolling more low-income students. But, a new book argues, their efforts at inclusivity still fall short.
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Elderly Trump Critics Await Mueller's Report — Sometimes Until Their Last Breath
Mitchell Tendler, a 93-year-old WWII vet, died recently. According to his son, one of his last statements was about the special counsel: "'I'm not going to see the Mueller report, am I?'"
News Brief: Alabama Tornado, Disaster Aid Inequities, Canada Scandal
Rescue crews search for survivors of the deadliest U.S. tornado since 2013. A new NPR probe reveals inequities in the way FEMA disburses aid. Canada's prime minister is embroiled in a scandal.
Minorities Likely To Receive Less Disaster Aid Than White Americans
A new NPR investigation finds that white Americans, and those with more wealth, often receive more federal aid after a disaster than do minorities and those with less wealth.
Humanitarian Crisis At The Southern Border Builds, Border Patrol Says
Agents apprehended some 60,000 people last month — about 12,000 more immigrants than they picked up in January. The majority arrested are families, and children traveling alone or without a parent.
Sacramento's Use-Of-Force Policy Is Very Weak, Black Lives Matter Says
David Greene talks to Tanya Faison, head of Sacramento's Black Lives Matter chapter, after the district attorney there said no charges would be filed against police involved in Stephon Clark's death.
Florida's New Governor Redefines What It Means To Be A Trump Republican
Ron DeSantis won his bid to be governor of the Sunshine State, in part, by allying himself with President Trump. But his defense of the state's environment has surprised many political watchers.
The Debate Over Maine's State Bird Comes Down To Specificity
A debate is brewing in Maine over the state bird — the chickadee. There's more than one type of chickadee in Maine — and bird experts say the state should pick one.
New Orleans Divided Over Airbnbs And City Goals
New Orleans has seen a boom of Airbnbs. What to do about it is dividing city residents and pitting two goals against each other: economic activity and preserving the culture of the city.
Dozens Still Missing In Alabama After Deadly Tornadoes Hit
In Alabama, Lee County was hardest hit by the series of tornadoes that devastated the state. Authorities put the death toll at 23 so far, with dozens still missing.