President-Elect Trump Eyes Rex Tillerson As Possible Secretary Of State
Donald Trump is widely expected to name the Exxon Mobil chief executive to be secretary of state.
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Director Martin Scorsese Gets A New York Museum Exhibit
The first major U.S. exhibition about the director opens in New York at the Museum of the Moving Image, with costumes, props and storyboards from Taxi Driver, Gangs of New York and other films.
Amid 2 Murder Trials, A South Carolina City Reflects On Racial History
It's a tense time in Charleston, S.C. The trial of accused church shooter Dylann Roof is underway, and another racially-charged trial involving a fatal police shooting recently ended in a hung jury.
With 'Overwhelming' Evidence Of Russian Interference, A Call For Acknowledgment
The House Intelligence Committee's Adam Schiff, D-Calif., talks about the CIA's assessment that Russian hacking during the presidential election was aimed at helping Donald Trump win.
AP Reporter Deported From South Sudan, A Country At Risk Of Genocide
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Justin Lynch, an Associated Press reporter who was arrested and deported from South Sudan for his reporting on human rights violations and ethnic cleansing.
When Onus Falls On Gun Sellers, National Concealed Carry Is 'Frightening'
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with attorney Mike Schissel of law firm Arnold & Porter. He is leading the firm's litigation on gun safety, and is part of a new coalition of law firms advocating gun control.
San Diego Is Now Hiring: Civic Organist
San Diego is one of two U.S. cities with a civic organist. The job requires some very unique musical skills, including playing the world's largest outdoor pipe organ.
After Trump Roundtable Invite, Silicon Valley Considers Post-Election Role
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to venture capitalist and Hillary Clinton supporter Chris Sacca about a reported meeting this week between Silicon Valley technology leaders and President-elect Trump.
Behold A Robot Hand With A Soft Touch
Using light-conductive materials, researchers have built a robot hand that can sense shapes and textures. Soft robotics holds promise for better prosthetics or machines with a more "human" touch.
Republican Wins Final Senate Race Of 2016 In Louisiana Runoff
Republican John Kennedy is headed to the Senate with his runoff victory in Louisiana on Saturday. His victory means the GOP will have a 52-48 edge in the Senate come January.