How Comey's Firing Will Or Won't Affect The Russia Investigation
NPR's Scott Simon talks with former FBI Special Agent Asha Rangappa about whether James Comey's firing this week will affect the FBI's Russia investigation.
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GOP Commentator Calls Trump And Russia A 'Cover-Up In Search Of A Misdemeanor'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Republican commentator Michael Graham of The Weekly Standard about his thoughts on the firing of FBI Director James Comey and the GOP's response.
First Responders Need Help Too: Crisis Hotline Caters To Emergency Workers
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Frank Farry about the crisis hotline he set up in Bucks County, Pa., for first responders. Farry says PTSD among public safety workers is an overlooked problem.
In Tribute, Students Elect Dead Classmates Prom King And Queen
Prom-goers at Bremen High in Midlothian, Ill., have elected as king and queen two students who passed away. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with principal David Kibelkis about his school's moving tribute.
The Shadowy History Of Secret White House Tapes
American presidents began surreptitious recordings in the White House in 1940 under Roosevelt, unbeknownst to Congress or the public. After Nixon, they were believed to stop, but did they?
Here's What Michelle Obama Thinks About Trump's School Lunch Rules
The former first lady got fired up talking about the issues she championed during her eight years in the White House. Last week the Trump administration announced changes to school nutrition rules.
Backs To Betsy DeVos; Scholarships Denied; Paul Ryan Visits A Charter School
Our weekly education news roundup: The secretary of education's commencement speech at an HBCU; aid denied to low-income students; an update on federal aid applications.
As White Supremacists Push Onto Campuses, Schools Wrestle With Response
College students and administrators around the nation are trying to figure out how to best respond to a spike in white supremacist activity on campuses.
Amtrak Engineer Charged In Deadly 2015 Philadelphia Train Crash
Pennsylvania authorities filed criminal charges after local officials found insufficient evidence to make a case against the engineer who was operating the train at twice the speed limit.
After 61 Years, Detroit Gets A Streetcar Once More
The QLine opened to the public on Friday morning, after 10 years of planning and political wrangling. Its backers say the project should be seen primarily as economic development, not transit.