What's Behind The Navy Ship Collisions
David Greene speaks with retired Vice Adm. William Douglas Crowder, former commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet, about recent ship collisions.
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An Air Force Cadet At 25: A Sign Of The Times In Higher Education
Many students heading to college this fall won't be the traditional 18-year-olds. At the nation's military academies, more cadets are coming from life — or military service — and not high school.
Oregon, Texas Lay Down Markers On Abortion Coverage
Highlighting the country's sharp divide over abortion and mixed reactions to requirements in the Affordable Care Act, Texas restricts insurance coverage while Oregon requires that it be covered.
The Battle Over Oil And Gas Development In Colorado
A deadly home explosion in Colorado is renewing fights over how close oil and gas development should be to expanding suburbs. One town is trying to figure out for itself how close is too close.
Los Angeles Tests Whether Lighter Color Streets Will Lower The Temperature
Los Angeles is piloting a project called "Cool Pavement." The city is putting a light grey coating on top of some neighborhood streets in an effort to lower the air temperature.
Trump Defends Charlottesville Comments At Phoenix Rally
President Trump threatened a government shutdown if Congress refuses to fund the border wall he promised during the campaign.
'Shame On You': Protesters Meet Trump Supporters Ahead Of Phoenix Rally
The crowds that have come to welcome or protest the president are emotionally charged, but they remain mostly calm.
Federal Judge Finds Racism Behind Arizona Law Banning Ethnic Studies
An Arizona law banning ethnic studies violated students' constitutional rights, a federal judge said Tuesday.
Trump Administration Unveils New Sanctions To Curb North Korea's Weapons Program
Ten Chinese and Russian companies and six individuals are targeted. Many were tied to rogue nation's coal and resource trade and its efforts to send workers abroad.
Pakistani Journalist Criticizes 'Little Substance' In Trump's Address On Afghanistan
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Pakistani journalist Ahmed Rashid about President Trump's address Monday night on the path forward in Afghanistan and the broader region.