Florida Considers Permanent Daylight Saving Time
Florida lawmakers have passed the "Sunshine Protection Act." The bill would make daylight saving time permanent all year long in the Sunshine State.
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Many Women Come Close To Death In Childbirth
NPR and ProPublica have reported American mothers die in childbirth at a higher rate than mothers in all other developed countries. And for every woman who dies, 70 women reach the brink of death.
Student Activist On Guns In Schools
Kaila Caffey, a senior at Central High School and activist with the Philadelphia Student Union, works to make schools safe for students of color. She talks with NPR's Renee Montagne.
Rethinking How Students With Dyslexia Are Taught To Read
Dyslexia is the most common learning disability in this country. But it is widely misunderstood, and schools often do a poor job of helping students learn to read.
The Night In 1968 When A Nation Watched An American Presidency Crumble
Fifty years ago almost to the day, anti-war activism led to President Lyndon Johnson's downfall. After a lackluster showing in the New Hampshire primary, he announced he would not seek reelection.
Angola Prison Lawsuit Poses Question: What Kind Of Medical Care Do Inmates Deserve?
Prisoners have a constitutional right to health care, but inmates at Angola prison in Louisiana are suing for medical shortfalls that have allegedly caused "needless pain and suffering."
Conn. Governor Defends Likening The NRA To 'A Terrorist Organization'
Gov. Dannel Malloy (D-Conn.) speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about his controversial characterization of the National Rifle Association.
An Indigenous Language Is Stayin' Alive In A Karaoke Contest
Native American tribal members in the Pacific Northwest host an annual karaoke contest to keep their indigenous language, Salish, alive.
Trump Administration Moves To Ban Bump Stocks
The Justice Department took a first step in banning the sale, manufacture or possession of devices used to make a gun fire like an automatic weapon. But advocates say it'll take legislative action.
GOP Candidate Struggling In Trump Country, So He'll Get A Presidential Boost
President Trump is holding a rally to support Rick Saccone, a Republican in danger of losing a special election on Tuesday in a western Pennsylvania district that Trump won by nearly 20 points.