Walmart Pulls T-Shirts That Hint At Lynching Journalists
The T-shirt's message said, "Rope. Tree. Journalist." The third-party seller who was offering it through Walmart had promised that it would arrive by Christmas Eve.
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Coalition Strikes Killed More Than 800 Civilians In Fight Against ISIS, U.S. Says
Operation Inherent Resolve forces have carried out more than 28,000 air and artillery strikes between August of 2014 and October, backing fighters in Iraq and Syria.
Rep. John Conyers Facing More Pressure To Resign Amid Harassment Allegations
Pressure is mounting on Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., to resign following sexual harassment allegations. On Thursday, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said Conyers should step aside. The 88-year-old congressman who has been in his home district for most of the week has been hospitalized due to stress.
Republican Sen. Charles Grassley On Why He Supports The Senate Tax Bill
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa,. about the proposed Republican tax plans. Grassley is a member of the Senate Finance Committee and supports the Senate tax bill.
Why One Dictionary Made 'Complicit' Its Word Of The Year
Dictionary.com announced that "complicit" is its 2017 Word of the Year. It's based on search data. Lexicographer Jane Solomon says overall searches for "complicit" were up 300 percent this year compared to last year.
Trump Administration Sending Mixed Messages About Secretary Of State Tillerson
Rumors are continuing to circle that President Trump may oust his Secretary of State in the coming weeks. This at a time when his administration is sending mixed messages on North Korea and other big challenges.
Experts Say Facebook's Latest Attempt To Stop Fake News Isn't Foolproof
Facebook says it has an edge in fighting back against influence campaigns like the one Russia waged against the U.S. in 2016. The company says it requires users' real names, but an NPR reporter tested it and signed up for an account under a fake name in about 1 minute. Experts say that feature is not a silver bullet.
Trump's Claim That GOP Tax Bill Would Hurt The Wealthy Continues To Be Challenged
The tax changes proposed by Republican lawmakers would impact President Trump's personal finances. This week, he said: "This is going to cost me a fortune," but experts say that's far from the case.
Wet Wipes: To Flush Or Not To Flush?
The wet wipes industry is blossoming. But with the growth comes a problem: clogged drains. Now the fight over "flushability" is heading to court.
What The Republican Tax Bill Could Mean For Lower And Middle Income Families
One of the sticking points among Republicans debating their tax bill is whether to make an expanded child tax credit refundable. The decision could greatly impact whether the change helps lower and middle income families.