Economist Calculates Impact Of Fake News On Trump's Election
Economist Matthew Gentzkow has quantified the impact fake news had on Donald Trump's election. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Gentzkow about his research.
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What Democracy Looks Like: A Video Portrait Of Inauguration Weekend
Hundreds of thousands of people turned out to bear witness, protest and show support at the inauguration and the Women's March. Ten NPR video journalists documented the events; here's what they saw.
Trump To Nominate Heather Wilson As Secretary Of The Air Force
If confirmed, Wilson would be the first Air Force Academy graduate to hold the position. She represented New Mexico in Congress from 1998 to 2009 and currently leads a South Dakota college.
Ethics Experts File Lawsuit Saying Trump's Overseas Interests Violate Constitution
The group filing the suit says it is asking a federal court "to stop President Trump from violating the Constitution by illegally receiving payments from foreign governments."
President Trump Now Owns These 7 National Security Challenges
The new president was a fierce critic of Barack Obama's foreign policy during the presidential campaign. Here's a look at the difficult issues he has just inherited.
Delusions Or Deceptions? White House 'Alternative Facts' Rile Press
President Trump and his top aides spent their first weekend in the White House threatening reporters and insisting on the veracity of demonstrably false statements.
How To Get Dads To A Parenting Class? Ask Them To Read To Their Kid
In a world of mom-focused parenting classes, this class got low-income Latino dads engaged by focusing on a tangible skill: reading to their preschoolers. It ended up helping dads and kids alike.
Destructive Storms Soak, Batter And Bury Communities Around The Country
Apparent tornadoes killed at least 19 people in the South, nearly 4 inches of rain caused mudslides in California and a storm is dumping snow and rain from the Mid-Atlantic through the Northeast.
Farm Of The Future: What Grows In Las Vegas Stays In Las Vegas
Crops like radishes, jicama and cilantro will soon be grown close to the Strip, so restaurants will have immediate access to fresh ingredients, instead of having to wait for trucks from California.
Trump Promises Tax Cuts, Less Red Tape — So Long As Businesses Stay In U.S.
The president met with corporate executives on Monday, promising tax cuts and regulatory relief. But he also warned CEOs against moving jobs to other countries.