U.S. Economy Continues Growth Ahead Of Presidential Election
With new jobs numbers out Friday and the recent anemic growth in the GDP, NPR takes stock of the economy three months before the election.
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Week In Politics: Donald Trump's Ailing Campaign
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with our regular political commentators David Brooks of The New York Times and E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and Brookings Institution about the political news of the week.
Brett Favre's Rocky Start Almost Derailed Legendary Football Career
On Saturday, Brett Favre will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A Super Bowl winner and three-time MVP, Favre's professional career started off a bit rocky. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com about Favre's beginnings.
Musicians Descend On West Virginia For Appalachian String Band Festival
If you'd like to escape the presidential election, take your banjo or fiddle to this week's Appalachian String Band Music Festival, known as "Clifftop," in West Virginia.
Insurance Rules Can Hamper Recovery From Opioid Addiction
Medicaid and other health insurers require doctors to file time-consuming paperwork before allowing them to prescribe drugs that help people quit opioids. That delay fosters relapse, specialists say.
Asked About Black Friends, Clinton Says She's 'Blessed To Have A Crew'
In a rare outreach to journalists, the Democratic nominee spoke Friday at the joint convention for the National Associations of Black Journalists and Hispanic Journalists.
Trump Names Wall Street And Real Estate Titans As Economic Advisers
Donald Trump's list is heavy with successful Wall Street and real estate industry figures, but short of actual economists.
Why Do Milk Prices Spike And Crash? Because It's Like Oil
Milk is like oil - it's refined into products that are traded globally. So global events can mean profits or losses for dairy farmers. This year, they're seeing losses, and asking Congress for help.
With No Insanity Defense, Seriously Ill People End Up In Prison
Four states have no insanity defense. Advocates say that means seriously ill people can be executed where in other states they wouldn't be convicted at all, and it makes it harder to get treatment.
Zika Changes The Conversations Between OB-GYNs And Patients In Florida
For some obstetricians and gynecologists, Zika virus is transforming how they practice medicine. Talks with pregnant patients now include testing for the virus and the risks of long-term effects.