How The Campaign Finance System Has Changed To Benefit The Wealthy
The American system of financing campaigns is changing, as post-Watergate reforms crumble beneath a crush of unregulated money.
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Sept. 11 Conspirator Files Lawsuit Saying His Isolation Is 'Psychological Torture'
Zacarias Moussaoui, convicted in 2006, filed handwritten petitions in federal courts. Conditions at the Supermax prison in Colorado where he is an inmate have been criticized in the past.
It's A Miracle: Teenagers Take Out The Trash
The trash was piling up in the gutter. A young man in Nigeria wanted to get local kids to help clean it up. His campaign has gone viral.
Despite Progress, Cities Struggle With Ambitious Climate Goals
Dozens of cities are vowing to cut their carbon emissions and uphold the U.S. commitment to the Paris climate deal. Despite progress, many are falling short of their most ambitious goals.
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin Says He's Not Worried About Volatile Stock Market
After a very long stretch of calm, financial markets have suddenly turned volatile. Prices have plunged and bounced around — all giving investors the jitters.
Black Lung Study Finds Biggest Cluster Ever Of Fatal Coal Miners' Disease
The cluster, found in central Appalachia and first reported by NPR, indicates that a disease once thought to be on the decline is still a common killer among coal miners.
NPR Poll: 2 In 3 Support Legal Status For DREAMers; Majority Oppose Building A Wall
Americans are not sold on President Trump's immigration deal that calls for billions for a border wall. That's one finding of an NPR/Ipsos poll that shows Americans sharply divided on immigration.
Trump Falls Silent On Stock Market Slump
President Trump, who often boasted when the stock market hit record highs, has said nothing as the market enters a period of volatility.
It's Iowa Caucus Time (Already?)
The Iowa caucuses, closely watched during presidential election years, have more of a local focus during midterm election years but aren't totally devoid of presidential chatter.
Judge Upholds U.K. Warrant Against Julian Assange
Assange drew international attention for leaking thousands of classified U.S. military and diplomatic documents in 2010, which infuriated American officials.