On The Lesson Plan: Make Stuff. Fail. Learn While You're At It
A leader of the maker movement talks about how building stuff can help students, teachers, schools and parents be more creative.
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Donald Trump Says He'll Deport 2-3 Million People Once In Office
In his first prolonged interview since the election, President-elect Donald Trump promised to keep campaign pledges on immigration and to keep some parts of Obamacare. He also addressed other pledges.
'Minibrains' Could Help Drug Discovery For Zika And For Alzheimer's
Each lab-grown cluster of human cells fits on a pin's head, but contains some of the cell types and circuitry of a real brain. The structures already are offering insights into how Zika attacks.
Trump Taps Reince Priebus As Chief Of Staff, Steve Bannon As Chief Strategist
The president-elect announced his pick Sunday. Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, brings establishment credentials, while Bannon has long been a firebrand of the far right.
Healing The Wounds Of The Election Will Take Time
Michel Martin reflects on the divides that seemed particularly prevalent during and after the 2016 election, and what comes next.
'SNL' Takes On Race And Politics Post-Election
Comedian Dave Chappelle hosted Saturday Night Live Saturday, which featured a somber opening and commentary about race relations after Donald Trump's victory.
Reince Priebus, Stephen Bannon Picked For Key White House Posts
Donald Trump has picked Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus for chief of staff and former Breitbart News chief Steve Bannon as chief strategist in his incoming administration.
Baltic States Nervous Over Trump's Attitude Toward Russia
NATO members Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are anxious over President-elect Donald Trump's criticism of NATO and comments about forging stronger ties between the U.S. and Russia.
Longtime Friend Expects President Trump To Be Different Than Candidate Trump
Thomas Barrack is a former Reagan administration staffer and one of Donald Trump's friends and economic advisers. He says President-elect Trump will be different than he was as a candidate.
Threats And Intimidation Against Minorities Reported Nationwide
Since the presidential election last week, dozens of acts of hate and intimidation have been reported across the country. Despite the ugliness, there are glimmers of hope and calls for dialogue.