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A Tale Of Two Kansas Towns: One Thrives As Another Struggles

7:58am February 18, 2017

by Frank Morris

In Kansas, some rural towns are booming while others are dwindling. Garden City, Kan., for instance, attracts people from across the globe. The population is young, growing, and extremely diverse.

President Trump steps off Air Force One as he arrives in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Friday. The president is holding a rally in the state on Saturday.

Trump To Step Back Into Familiar Territory With Rally In Florida

7:54am February 18, 2017

by Tamara Keith

The president's campaign operation is staging the event, billed as a way for Trump to take his message directly to the American people. How unusual is that so early into a presidency?

The State Of U.S.-Russian Relations

7:54am February 18, 2017

As reports emerge about links between Trump aides and Russia, Scott Simon speaks with Jane Harman, president of the Wilson Center, about the current relationship between the two countries.

Anonymous Leaks Gain New Prominence In Trump-Era Journalism

7:54am February 18, 2017

by David Folkenflik

Many of the revelations about the new administration have come from leaks. Journalism outlets have taken various approaches to dealing with the onslaught of information.

'Heed The Protests' Over Obamacare, 'National Review' Editor Says

7:54am February 18, 2017

Rich Lowry of the National Review has some advice for GOP leaders. He tells Scott Simon about similarities he sees between recent protests at town hall meetings and the early days of the Tea Party.

Pence And Mattis Commit To NATO, But Ask Europe For More Help

7:54am February 18, 2017

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Vice President Mike Pence and Defense Secretary James Mattis talked at the Munich Security Conference this week. They reinforced the U.S. commitment to NATO and asked other countries to spend more.

Saturday Sports: A Winning Streak And A Losing Streak

7:54am February 18, 2017

by Tom Goldman

A weekly update on the world of sports! This week, a look at the women's basketball team with the most wins, and the team that hasn't won a single game all year.

On one Alaskan island, reindeer have eaten the lichen faster than it could regrow. They're now digging up roots and grazing on grass.

When Their Food Ran Out, These Reindeer Kept Digging

7:54am February 18, 2017

by Zoë Sobel

Reindeer are thought to face a grim future as climate change threatens lichen, a key winter food source. But on one Alaskan island, reindeer have found a new food source, making scientists hopeful.

Assistant Attorney General Kimberly Strovink, of Massachusetts Attorney General Healey's Civil Rights Division, answers calls coming into the state's hate hotline.

Massachusetts Hotline Tracks Post-Election Hate

6:47am February 18, 2017

by Tovia Smith

More than 250 "substantive reports" of harassment and hate incidents have flooded in since November. Although perpetrators are hard to identify, the hotline also serves to provide support to victims.

In a speech in Munich Saturday, Vice President Mike Pence said the U.S. "strongly supports" NATO.

Pence Seeks To Reassure Nervous European Allies, Vows U.S. Commitment To NATO

6:08am February 18, 2017

by James Doubek

In his first overseas trip as vice president, Mike Pence said the U.S. "strongly supports" NATO, even as he scolded member countries for not contributing enough funding to military capability.