Minnesota Embraces Its Weather As It Hosts Super Bowl Festivities
In an effort to show that Minneapolis can be fun, even in winter, the city has set up a zip line across the Mississippi River.
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Dating Apps Can Help Older Adults Meet — No Time Machine Necessary
Young people aren't the only ones logging on to find love. For Anna Fiehler, a 56-year-old newlywed, online dating helped her find love after her divorce — but it was not without its challenges.
Why Dogs Have Floppy Ears: An Animated Tale
Why do dogs look different from wolves? The question bedeviled Charles Darwin. Now scientists have a fascinating theory that links droopy ears and splotchy coats with domestication.
FBI Deputy Director, Target Of Partisan Ire, Is Retiring As He Planned
Andrew McCabe has had a target on his back since his wife's failed bid to run for state office in Virginia as a Democrat. He's since been a favorite target of Republicans and the president.
'Experienced Pilot' Makes Emergency Landing on Freeway
When the plane's engine failed, 25-year-old Izzy Slod guided the Beech Bonanza under a 20-foot overpass and used State Route 55 in Costa Mesa, Calif., as a landing strip.
The History Of The Family Unification Immigration Policy In The U.S.
The U.S. immigration policy that allows U.S. citizens and green card holders to sponsor other relatives to come to the U.S. was first introduced 50 years ago by an immigration hard liner in Congress. President Trump now wants to end "chain migration."
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe Leaving After More Than 20 Years
McCabe stepped down Monday from his post as the bureau's No. 2 official. As expected he will take accumulated leave and remain on the payroll until March when he is eligible to retire with full benefits. The departure plan had been in the works for a while. President Trump and his allies have made McCabe a favorite target of criticism in recent months.
Liberal Groups Seize On Report That NRA May Have Been Involved In Russian Meddling
A liberal group is calling for an FEC investigation after reports that the FBI is examining whether a Russian banker illegally donated to the National Rifle Association to support President Trump's campaign.
Former Special Ops Agent Discusses How Tech, Fitness Trackers Affect The Military
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Paul Scharre about the discovery that fitness trackers such as Fitbit are revealing "heat maps" of where U.S. military personnel are running. Scharre is a former special operations agent, who now looks into how technology is interacting with military needs. He says this fitness tracker story illustrates a broader range of issues with apps, social media and devices and their effects on today's military.
Why The Federal Workforce Morale Is At An All-Time Low
The federal work force morale is at an all-time low, according to some accounts. That might be because the number of workers is roughly the same as it was 30 years ago, while there are 100 million more people in the country.