The Other WWII American-Internment Atrocity
There's another tragic and untold story of American citizens who were also interned during the war. They are the 881 Aleuts from Alaska who were held for three years.
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Health Insurance Woes Add To The Risky Business Of Farming
There are many challenges to farming: It's often grueling work that relies on unpredictable factors such as weather and global market prices. But one aspect that's often ignored: health care costs.
As They Dig Deeper Into Parenting, Fathers Seek Community, Support
More dads are getting involved with parenting, but the resources to help them are much slimmer than those available for moms.
On the Knife's Edge: Using Therapy To Address Violence Among Teens
We hear a lot about senseless violence: people who lose their lives or their freedom over a stolen backpack, or perceived slight. Two researchers think social science might help prevent these crimes.
After Underage Sex Comments, Milo Yiannopoulos Loses CPAC Invite, Book Deal
The American Conservative Union disinvited the far-right provocateur citing comments it said condoned "pedophilia." Hours later, Simon & Schuster said it was canceling the publication of his book.
President Trump Names Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster New National Security Adviser
The president called McMaster "a man of tremendous talent and tremendous experience."
Monticello Restoration Project Puts An Increased Focus On Jefferson's Slaves
Thomas Jefferson's Virginia plantation is being renovated to shed more light on the enslaved people who lived and worked there. One of the most notable of those slaves was Sally Hemings.
Uber Orders Investigation Into Sexual Harassment Claims
A former engineer for the ride-hailing app Uber published a blog post this weekend claiming that she faced sexual harassment while working at the company. Uber says it's investigating the allegations.
As Trump Vows To Grow Industry, Countries Move Away From Coal
In his campaign to become president, Donald Trump vowed to bring back coal jobs. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Rob Godby, director of the Center for Energy Economics and Public Policy at the University of Wyoming, about the outlook for the coal industry in the U.S.
'#Republic' Author Describes How Social Media Hurts Democracy
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks to Cass Sunstein about his new book, #Republic: Divided Democracy in the Age of Social Media. He says democracy needs people to come across a variety of viewpoints, and much of social media limits that exposure.