As Shutdown Continues, Many Unpaid Federal Workers Are Frustrated And Angry
Federal workers are growing increasingly frustrated with the shutdown and political mess in Washington. Some have found other jobs temporarily.
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One More Thing The Shutdown Took: Panda Cams
"It's one thing to potentially mess with my tax return, but it's something a whole lot worse to mess with my panda cam," one fan lamented to NPR.
Former Top National Security Official Reacts To New Missile Defense Review
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with former National Security Council official Michael Green about President Trump's new missile defense strategy that says North Korea is still a threat.
How Strong Is The Islamic State In Syria?
ISIS has lost almost all its territory, but it claimed a suicide bombing that killed four Americans. The extremist group is still believed to have thousands of fighters who have gone underground.
GOP Rep. Steve King's Constituents Are Rethinking His Political Future
After Republican Rep. Steve King of Iowa was rebuked by the U.S. House this week for making racist comments, voters in his district are debating his remarks and whether he should stay in office.
ICE Tried To Deport This U.S. Citizen And Marine Veteran
Last month federal immigration authorities took Jilmar Ramos-Gomez into custody to face possible deportation. He was born in Grand Rapids, Mich., served in the Marines and saw combat in Afghanistan.
Iran Says U.S. Has Detained 'Press TV' Journalist And Calls For Her Release
Marzieh Hashemi's son tells The Associated Press that his mother was detained on Sunday at Lambert International Airport in St. Louis. U.S. law enforcement agencies have declined to comment.
Chicago Cops Found Not Guilty Of Attempting To Cover Up Laquan McDonald Case
The officers were charged with conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and official misconduct for allegedly exaggerating the threat the 17-year-old posed to officers.
Trump's Ex-Lawyer Michael Cohen Acknowledges Scheme To Rig Polls In Presidential Race
Cohen tweeted about what appeared to be another example of questionable actions he had taken in order to help Trump's presidential ambitions. He already has pleaded guilty to others.
How Ted Kennedy's '80 Challenge To President Carter 'Broke The Democratic Party'
Journalist Jon Ward talks about the chaos that led Kennedy to challenge Carter for the Democratic nomination — and the long-lasting damage it did to the party. Ward's new book is Camelot's End.