Report: Pollution Kills 3 Times More than AIDS, TB And Malaria Combined
Researchers looked at the combined effects of air, water and soil pollution on global health to come up with an annual toll.
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The 30th Anniversary Of Black Monday: A Day That Made Wall Street Quake
On Oct. 19, 1987, Wall Street had its single worst trading day ever. Even after three decades, Black Monday still marks the biggest one-day crash, and its impact continues to reverberate.
White House Chief Of Staff John Kelly Defends Trump's Condolence Calls
White House Chief of Staff John Kelly says he was "stunned" and "broken-hearted" hearing criticism of Trump's calls to grieving parents. NPR's Geoff Bennett discusses with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly.
Former President George. W. Bush Denounces President Trump
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with NPR's Mara Liasson about a speech former President George W. Bush delivered Thursday that did not name Donald Trump but was clearly a criticism of his presidency.
Was Steve Bannon Always The Person We Know Today?
Before getting involved in politics, Steve Bannon spent decades in Hollywood, and his time there can tell us a lot about the origins of his beliefs.
Obama On The Campaign Trail In Virginia For Democrat Ralph Northam
Barack Obama returns to the campaign trail for the first time since leaving the White House to campaign for Virginia gubernatorial candidate Ralph Northam.
Amazon's Second Headquarters: Cities Make Their Final Pitches
Cities across the U.S. and Canada will be making their final pitches Thursday to Amazon - begging for a chance to become the new second headquarters. The prize winner will get 50,000 high-paying jobs.
Flint Water: Federal Judge Orders Decision On Safe Water Source
A legal fight, with the backdrop of a political feud is the latest challenge for Flint, Michigan's drinking water. A federal judge has ordered officials to decide their tap water source by Monday.
California Fires Result In Job And Income Loss For Seasonal Workers
The devastating wildfires in Northern California killed scores of people and left thousands homeless. The fires have also left many seasonal agricultural workers without jobs.
What You Should Know About The U.S. In Niger
The U.S. military operation in Niger is among about 20 in Africa, part of the little-known U.S. Africa Command. The Pentagon is investigating why four U.S. soldiers were killed in the Niger operation.