Donald Trump's Controversial Speech Often Walks The Line
Trump has repeatedly made statements that push the boundaries of acceptable political discourse, but that are often open to interpretation.
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Counterterrorism Chief Sees Gains On The Battlefield, Stubborn Threats At Home
Nick Rasmussen, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, says progress against the Islamic State may be slow to affect the terror attacks plaguing the West.
Hikes In Employees' Health Premiums To Outpace Raises Again
Most employees at large companies should expect a 5 percent increase in their health insurance premiums in 2017 and few changes to the coverage and features.
Olympic Athletes Still Use Some Rx Drugs As A Path To 'Legal Doping'
Hundreds of elite endurance athletes were taking the prescription heart drug meldonium until it was banned in January. But a similar heart drug, telmisartan, is still allowed.
Sons Are Still More Likely Than Daughters To Take Over The Family Farm
Traditional gender roles on farms are changing, but slowly. While men are typically still in charge of operations, women are beginning to take on greater leadership.
Anita Hill: 'We've Come A Long Way Since Then'
Nearly 25 years after Anita Hill accused her former boss of making lewd advances, America is again dealing with high-profile cases of sexual harassment. Hill tells NPR what's changed and what hasn't.
Justice Department To Release Investigation Into Baltimore Police
The Justice Department is preparing to release the findings of a year-long investigation into the Baltimore Police Department.
Why The Airline Industry Could Keep Suffering System Failures Like Delta's
Delta's massive outage wasn't the first malfunction to wreak havoc on an airline. The industry's systems are complex and require high security, which can make them more prone to shutdowns.
Texas Town's Fortunes Rise And Fall With Pump Jacks And Oil Prices
The middle class has shrunk faster in Midland, Texas, than nearly anywhere else in the U.S. Overall, more people are getting rich than falling behind. But extreme booms and busts make life precarious.
OSHA Injury Reporting Rule Sheds Light On Meat Packing Accidents
Slaughterhouse and meat processing plant workers have some of the most dangerous jobs. One of the most common injury is musculoskeletal disorders, brought on by thousands of daily repetitive motions.