More Healthful Kids Meals? Panera CEO Dishes Out A Challenge
Panera's CEO has challenged other fast food CEOs to eat their kids menus for a week. He's trying to start a conversation about the nutrition in these meals.
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Sessions Defends Campus Free Speech And Trump's Criticism Of NFL Player Protests
Sessions said the government can't tell you what to think or say, but NFL players shouldn't denigrate national symbols.
Trump Defends Criticism Of NFL Players For National Anthem Protests
President Trump defends his criticism of NFL players who kneel during the national anthem. He also touted his administration's hurricane response efforts in Puerto Rico. Trump took questions from reporters alongside Spain's leader.
Citing Threats, Guggenheim Pulls Three Works Involving Animals From Exhibition
An online petition demanding the museum remove the works garnered more than 600,000 signatures since it was posted five days ago, contending that three of them depict animal cruelty.
Trump Stands By NFL Comments, Insists He Wasn't Distracted From Hurricane Relief
President Trump defended his administration's response to hurricane damage in Puerto Rico and said he was not preoccupied by his public feud with NFL players who kneel during the national anthem.
Rep. Nydia Velázquez Urges White House For More Help In Puerto Rico
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to Democratic Rep. Nydia Velázquez of New York, about her efforts to get the U.S. government to do more to help Puerto Rico. She visited there after the hurricane, and is leading a group of lawmakers who asked the executive branch for the same consideration as was given to Texas and Florida.
Sessions Condemns 'Political Correctness' On College Campuses
Attorney General Jeff Sessions condemned what he derided as political correctness gone wild on university campuses across the U.S., but especially the University of California, Berkeley. Protestors have taken to shouting down speakers and even shutting down campuses, in some cases, over controversial topics.
4 College Basketball Coaches, Adidas Executive, Charged In Bribery Case
The Department of Justice announced fraud and corruption charges for a scheme allegedly involving four college basketball coaches and the head of global sports marketing for Adidas, plus five other defendants. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Mike DeCourcy of Sporting News about the case.
Co-Working Spaces Are Redefining What It Means To Go To The Office
Part of the appeal of spaces like WeWork is flexibility; monthly membership means avoiding the commitment of a long-term lease. But the real value, the firms say, is a more innovative work culture.
Amended Travel Ban Threatens U.S. Military Relations With Chad
The U.S. maintains a drone base in Chad in the fight against Boko Haram and other militants, and the two nations cooperate closely on counter-terror and other military operations. Yet, the Trump administration has added Chad to its amended travel ban list.