Republican National Convention Parallels Reality Television
Conflict, betrayal, false words: The Republican National Convention is playing out like a reality TV show.
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Roger Ailes Resigns From Fox News Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
Roger Ailes resigned Thursday from his perch atop Fox News Channel. The move comes in the wake of sexual harassment allegations from former anchor Gretchen Carlson and others.
Justice Department Moves To Block 2 Health Insurance Mergers
The Justice Department and a number of states filed suit today to block two big mergers in the health insurance industry. Anthem was planning to acquire Cigna, and Aetna sought to buy Humana. Justice Department officials said they had no doubt the mergers would reduce competition and hurt consumers.
European Leaders Urge NATO Solidarity; Trump Sets Conditions, Should He Be Elected
The NATO secretary-general and others maintain alliance members should always defend one another. Trump says U.S. participation depends on members paying their share of the cost.
Justice Department Moves To Block 2 Big Health Insurance Mergers
The Justice Department says proposed deals between Aetna and Humana as well as Anthem and Cigna would increase the cost of medical care for Americans. The deals are worth a combined $91 billion.
Roger Ailes, Accused Of Sexual Harassment, Out As Chairman Of Fox News
Ailes, the co-founder and CEO of the news channel, "has resigned from his role effective immediately," according to parent company 21st Century Fox. Rupert Murdoch is taking over in the interim.
Invisibilia: How A Shirt Collar Helped A Man Survive Auschwitz
NPR's podcast and show Invisibilia explore how clothes shape who people think we are and who we want to be. Hanna Rosin tells the tale of an Auschwitz prisoner who appropriated a Nazi's shirt.
Donald Trump To Accept Republican Nomination At Convention
Donald Trump takes the stage Thursday night for the climax of the Republican National Convention. But the drama of rival Ted Cruz's speech the night before — and his decision not to endorse Trump — is still reverberating.
Young Republicans Weigh In On Their Party's Future
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to young Republicans at the Republican National Convention about the future of their party and their place in it.
Donald Trump To Deliver Remarks After Ted Cruz Failed To Endorse Him
As the Republican National Convention nears its end, Donald Trump will deliver a speech Thursday night for the first time as the official GOP nominee.