He Will, He Won't: Miami School Superintendent Rejects NYC's Top Job
In an emotional session of an emergency school board meeting, Dade County's Alberto Carvalho rejected a job offer announced just the day before.
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FACT CHECK: Trump's Meeting With Lawmakers About Gun Policy
The president hosted members of Congress from both parties to discuss legislation on school safety and guns on Wednesday. NPR journalists have annotated a transcript of their remarks.
Putin Says Russia Has New Nuclear Weapons That Can't Be Intercepted
The weapons include cruise missiles, nuclear-powered underwater drones and a new hypersonic missile. Putin warned that any use of nuclear weapons against Russia or its allies would trigger a response.
States Seek More Federal Funding For Opioid Treatment, Not More Promises
The Trump administration has talked about prioritizing the opioid crisis, but states have seen little in the way of new resources. And, in some states, getting into treatment is becoming even harder.
Jury Selection Begins For Orlando Shooter's Widow
In 2016, Noor Salman's husband opened fire at Pulse nightclub, killing 49 people and wounding dozens more. Salman is accused of aiding terrorism and obstructing justice.
3 Ways To Elevate The Debate About Guns
Understanding the authority of science means, when it comes to factual claims, intuitions and gut feelings won't cut it — whichever side of the political aisle they come from, says Tania Lombrozo.
Parkland Shooting Suspect: A Story Of Red Flags, Ignored
Friends, family and neighbors were aware of the man now accused of killing 17 people. So were two sheriff's departments and the FBI. Despite all the warnings, nothing was done to intervene.
Norfolk Requires Developers To Do More Against Flooding
New zoning rules in Norfolk, Virginia, require developers to include flood prevention measures. Some builders opposed the move, and warn it will raise costs for home buyers.
Computer Teacher With No Computers Chalks Up Clever Classroom Plan
Owura Kwadwo Hottish, a middle school teacher in Ghana, has found a way around the problem. He literally draws the computer screen on the blackboard.
AR-15s Are Biblical 'Rod Of Iron' At Pennsylvania Church
The church in Newfoundland, Pa., was founded by the son of the late Korean Rev. Sun Myung Moon, but is an offshoot of the worldwide Unification movement.