Week In Politics: The Fate Of The Latest Effort To Replace The Affordable Care Act
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with León Krauze of Univision and Guy Benson of Townhall about the political news of the week.
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President Trump, Kim Jong Un Exchange Insults Following Trump's Speech At U.N.
The rhetoric between President Trump and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un turned into a volley of insults this week after Trump referred to the dictator as "Rocketman" at the United Nations.
A Look At The Alabama Republican Senate Candidates
Alabama GOP Senate candidates Roy Moore and Luther Strange have been national figures for a long time. Take a look back at the first mentions of both candidates on NPR.
Trump Administration Expected To Issue New Travel Restrictions
The Trump administration is considering new travel restrictions as its controversial travel ban on six Muslim-majority countries expires.
In Houston, Debris From Hurricane Harvey Could Take Months To Haul Away
More than 126,000 homes in the Houston area were damaged after Hurricane Harvey. Debris from the storm is estimated to fill space equivalent to 25 college football stadiums and take months to haul away.
Local Connecticut Political Leaders Focus On Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria
As Puerto Ricans emerge from the devastation of Hurricane Maria, family members back in Connecticut are desperately trying to get in touch and press for federal infrastructure funding for the island.
Sen. Maggie Hassan Talks On The Future Of Health Care
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., about what's next in the health care debate after Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said he will not support the Graham-Cassidy proposal.
Scans Show Former NFL Player Aaron Hernandez Had A Severe Case Of CTE
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with NPR Science Correspondent Jon Hamilton about the Hernandez family's announcement and the connections between CTE, the degenerative brain disease, and violent behavior.
Ruling Finds Solar Panels From China Hurt U.S. Makers
Installing solar panels on your home could become more expensive, depending on how President Trump responds to a decision Friday by the U.S. International Trade Commission.
With Power Out And Phones Down, A Struggle To Reach Loved Ones In Puerto Rico
Two days after Hurricane Maria thrashed the island, most of Puerto Rico's cellular sites are down — along with the entire power grid — making it difficult to check on people there.