California Raises Smoking Age To 21
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to state Sen. Ed Hernandez about California becoming the second state to raise the smoking age to 21. Hernandez authored the bill to raise the smoking age.
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Taxing Sugar: 5 Things To Know About Philly's Proposed Soda Tax
The Philadelphia City Council this week took a major step toward approving a tax on sweetened drinks. Passing a tax in a city this big would be historic and could set a precedent.
Cancer Scientist Jams With Willie Nelson One More Time
Joe Palca was fresh out of college in 1975, when he got a job as a lab tech, working for a young scientist and country music fan who would one day harness the immune system to fight cancer.
Hillary Clinton 'Thrilled' To Have President Obama's Endorsement
After the bitter primary battle between Clinton and Bernie Sanders, the party seeks to unify ahead of the general election.
Bitter Rivals To Allies: How President Obama Evolved On Hillary Clinton
In 2008, Barack Obama found Clinton barely "likeable enough" but needed her support after he secured the Democratic nomination. Now, she's getting the president's endorsement.
Trial To Start For Another Police Officer Charged In Freddie Gray Case
The Baltimore officer facing the most serious charges in the death of Freddie Gray goes on trial on Thursday. Caesar Goodson drove the van in which Gray apparently suffered a fatal spinal injury.
Billionaire Investor George Soros Sees Economic Trouble Ahead
The last time the hedge fund founder started making big defensive investing moves was right before the worst financial crisis to hit the U.S. since the Great Depression.
The One-Room Schoolhouse That's A Model For The World
Escuela Nueva (New School) isn't really new. But it is being praised as a kind of cutting-edge model that can teach the skills needed for jobs that robots can't do.
After White House Meeting, Sanders Reiterates He'll Take Issues To July Convention
While Sanders' dreams of being the Oval Office's next occupant have been set back, many Democrats are questioning when will he give up his fight for the party's presidential nomination.
National Cathedral Will Remove Confederate Flags From Stained Glass Windows
The windows, which honor Gens. Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, will remain during a period of "public dialogue" on race and slavery. But the battle flags will be replaced with plain glass.