How The Senate Might Change Now That Sen. John McCain Is Gone
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., about Sen. John McCain's contributions to U.S. foreign policy, and what kind of hole he leaves in Congress.
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Why The ACLU Opposes California's Decision To Eliminate Cash Bail
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Udi Ofer, deputy national political director of the ACLU and director of the ACLU's Campaign for Smart Justice, about California's decision to eliminate cash bail.
Texas Nurse Loses Job After Apparently Posting About Patient In Anti-Vaxxer Group
A Texas Children's Hospital nurse allegedly described a young patient with the measles in a Facebook post affirming her opposition to vaccines. The hospital says patient privacy is a "top priority."
What Sparked An E. Coli Outbreak In Lettuce? Scientists Trace A Surprising Source
Vegetable farmers in Yuma, Ariz., are asking whether they can co-exist in the same valley with a large cattle feedlot. Those cattle are blamed for contaminating Romaine with toxic E. coli bacteria.
Generous Giving Or Phony Philanthropy? A Critique Of Well-Meaning 'Winners'
Anand Giridharadas spent time with tech entrepreneurs and affluent elites who want to change the world. But in a new book, he writes that their market-based mantras only maintain inequalities.
'She Was Our Queen': Fans Pay Their Final Respects To Aretha Franklin
Fans gather in Detroit to remember how Franklin's music marked milestones in the nation's history and in their own lives.
In A Reversal, Wisconsin To Cover State Workers Seeking Transgender Treatment
A Wisconsin insurance board has reversed a decision made last year to bar coverage of transgender hormone therapy and surgery for public workers.
In One Generation, A Farmworker Family Grows College Ambitions
For as long as he can remember, Angel Benavides, 14, has moved with his parents to follow the harvest. He splits his school year between Texas and North Dakota — and keeping up hasn't been easy.
Trump Says Without Evidence That China Hacked Clinton Email Server
The president appeared to refer to a report by the right-wing Daily Caller, which cites two anonymous sources and points a finger at a Chinese-owned company based outside of Washington, D.C.
Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Bill To Fully Abolish Cash Bail
California becomes the first state to eliminate cash bail entirely. The new law overcame opposition from the bail industry and some liberal groups that fear the move would increase incarceration.