On Presidents Day, Honoring Vice Presidents With A Song
Why does the U.S. have a holiday for chief executives, but none for their vice presidents? We right that wrong on this Presidents Day with an original vice presidents song.
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Immigrant's Suicide Raises Questions About Safety Of Detention Centers
The suicide of a 31-year-old Mexican immigrant in an Arizona detention center has raised questions about the safety and treatment of immigrants in these centers.
Trump Appoints H.R. McMaster As New National Security Adviser
Following the departure of Mike Flynn, President Trump has appointed Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster as his new national security adviser.
Trump Administration Officials Reassure Europeans On NATO And Russia
Vice President Mike Pence and Defense Secretary James Mattis have offered words of reassurance to European officials worried about NATO and Russia due to contradicting statements from the president over the last few months. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jacob Parakilas of Chatham House, a think tank in London, about how Europeans are reacting.
Denver Looks For Balanced Approach To School Choice
Denver's innovative approach to school choice gets high marks from parents and pundits. The program also includes rebooting and even closing down under-performing schools, mostly in neighborhoods with some of the most vulnerable students.
In 'Captured,' Democratic Senator Decries Money's Role In Politics
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island about his new book, Captured: The Corporate Infiltration of American Democracy.
High Court To Hear Case Of Mexican Boy Killed In Cross-Border Shooting
The question before the Supreme Court comes down to whether the family of a Mexican citizen shot on Mexican soil has the right to sue under the U.S. Constitution.
Mattress No Longer Delegated To Bottom Of Shopping List
While a new mattress was often a purchase put off as long as possible, consumers today are replacing their mattresses more often.
Uncovering Presidential Secrets, From Washington To Trump
Author Mary Graham discusses the confidences that presidents keep. When it comes to President Trump, she says: "I think we're seeing that it's not possible to keep policies secret in the digital age."
Got Back Pain? Try Yoga Or Massage Before Reaching For The Pills
New guidelines encourage doctors to tell patients to try non-drug therapies for acute lower back pain first.