Syrian Country Band Criticizes Trump's Travel Ban In New Song
There's a country music band based in Istanbul with Syrians and Americans. Their latest tune is about President Trump's immigration order.
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Mall Of America Searches For Writer-In-Residence
The Mall of America, located in Bloomington, Minn., is the largest mall in the United States, and it is now looking for a writer-in-residence.
Late Night TV Shows Take Aim At Trump, Score Well In Ratings
Late night TV shows heavy on sharp satire of President Donald Trump are scoring well in the ratings. NPR takes a look at the phenomenon.
Astronomers Find 7 Earth-Size Planets Around A Nearby Star
Some of the planets could be home to liquid water, but it remains unclear whether life could exist on such strange worlds.
A Student's Perspective On Mississippi: Beautiful, Engulfing And Sometimes Enraging
In 1962, the University of Mississippi was at the heart of the desegregation battle. More than 50 years later, a junior on campus talks race, belonging and his sense of pride in Mississippi.
Apollo 11 Space Capsule Is Going On Another Mission
The capsule called Columbia hasn't left the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., since 1976. It's heading out on tour to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.
Are Race-Based Advisory Groups Just Political Symbols?
After a scathing letter of resignation, only four people remain on the president's commission on Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders. It brings up broader questions of these task forces' efficacy.
Journalist: Trump Is 'Openly Dismissive' Of The Intelligence World
Mark Mazzetti of The New York Times says that when it comes to national security, President Trump "doesn't trust the civilian national security establishment and they don't trust him."
Heart Screening For Teens May Cause More Problems Than It Solves
There's no evidence that screening adolescents with electrocardiograms prevents deaths, yet the heart tests have become widespread despite the false alarms they often cause.
Judge Rules Texas Can't Cut Off Medicaid Funds To Planned Parenthood — For Now
After Texas officials moved to block the health provider from receiving Medicaid dollars, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against the state, allowing the group to stay in the program.