Biden Shares Views On The State Of American Politics
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Vice President Joe Biden about why Democrats have lost support of white working class voters, and asks him about the current political climate.
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Donald Trump Steps Up Claims The Election Is 'Rigged'
Donald Trump's increased claims that the presidential election is "rigged" — and hints that he may not accept its final results — go against political norms that have been in place for the bulk of American history.
A Reboot For Wheelchair That Can Stand Up And Climb Stairs
Toyota announced this year that it's backing the return of the iBOT, which went out of production in 2009. Inventor Dean Kamen says a reboot would include improvements using the latest technology.
Forget Tomayto/Tomahto: The Real Debate Is, Should It Be Refrigerated?
In the great household debate about refrigerating tomatoes, there's some new scientific evidence on the no-fridge side. But some taste testers are not convinced.
Vice President Biden: 'Trump Is Out There Doing Something Very Dangerous'
In a wide-ranging interview, the vice president talked with NPR's Robert Siegel about Donald Trump's recent threats to jail Hillary Clinton, talk of a "rigged" election and more.
American High School Graduation Rates Reach All-Time High
America's high school graduation rate has risen to an all-time high: 83 percent. While the rise is due to increased attention on at-risk students, the uptick also reflects lower graduation standards.
State Department And FBI Deny 'Quid Pro Quo' On Email Classification
New documents released by the FBI have many Republicans calling for further investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails.
Retired Marine General Pleads Guilty To Lying In Leak Investigation
James E. Cartwright, once known as President Obama's favorite general, admitted to misleading FBI investigators looking for the source of a leak about covert operations.
NPR Poll: Are Parents Overrating The Quality Of Child Care?
Almost all parents rate their child care as very good or excellent, according to a new NPR poll. But researchers say that's off base, and that just 10 percent of child care is high quality.
Transcript: Tim Kaine Delivers Speech In Spanish At A Miami Church
Read Tim Kaine's remarks from a weekend church appearance — he is the first candidate on a major-party ticket to deliver a speech entirely in Spanish.