The Steps Ahead For The Senate On Health Care
The Senate has voted to debate their measures on health care overhaul. Steve Inskeep talks with reporter Noam Levey of the Los Angeles Times about the latest.
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Teachers With Student Debt: These Are Their Stories
If you're a teacher, you have one of the lowest-paid professional jobs in the U.S. Most require a four-year degree, which can require tens of thousands of dollars in loans that some struggle to repay.
Morning News Brief: Senate Debates Health Care, Manafort Subpoena Dropped
Noam Levey of the LA Times has the latest on health care. Also, a Senate committee is dropping their subpoena for Paul Manafort to testify. And the U.K. is set to ban new diesel and gas cars in 2040.
House Takes Step Toward Culling Wild Horses
Last week, the House Appropriations Committee adopted an amendment sponsored by Rep. Chris Stewart that would allow for the culling of wild horses.
Military Tries To Cut Through The Noise Of War
Noise on the battlefield leads to problems communicating and other dangers. The military is making new efforts to enhance some sounds and dampen others.
A NYC Scout Troop Provides Homeless Girls A Place Of Their Own
The 28 members of Girl Scout Troop 6000, and its two co-leaders, live in a shelter in Queens, N.Y. The troop that Giselle Burgess started is the first specifically for girls who are homeless.
The Costs Of Fighting Wildfires In Montana
A massive wildfire is burning in Montana. But the money needed to fight the fires is becoming an issue.
'LA Times' Investigates The Double Life Of A Med School Dean
Marc Duvoisin of the Los Angeles Times talks with Steve Inskeep about an investigation into a former medical school dean at the University of Southern California who led a drug-fueled double life.
Study: CTE Found In Nearly All Donated NFL Player Brains
As the country starts to get back into its most popular professional team sport, this serves as a reminder of how dangerous football can be.
Democrats Want To Probe Trump Ties To Deutsche Bank. GOP Says, No Thanks
President Trump has a special relationship with Deutsche Bank. Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee wanted a probe of the German bank. Republicans said no. Here's the back story.