Donald Trump Is About To Start Getting Intelligence Briefings
When it's obvious who the nominees will be, presidential candidates get intelligence briefings. That's about to start.
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Higher-Earning Households Tend To Spend More Time Alone
A new study finds that wealthier people spend less time socializing. NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks with Emily Bianchi of Emory University about how income levels affect how people spend their time.
Graduation Readers At MIT Go The Extra Mile To Pronounce Names Correctly
Graduation time is here and that means those folks who read names at graduation ceremonies are busy practicing. MIT takes pronunciation very seriously — but they'll still get some of them wrong.
Listen: Sir Harry Kroto Was More Than A Nobel Prize Winner
He shared chemistry's top prize in 1996 for finding buckyballs, and had Lou Gehrig's disease when he died. Making art was his first love. "Remember your humanity," he said, "and forget the rest."
Barbershop: Bathroom Laws, Women In The Workplace And High Heels
Political blogger Dru Ealons, columnist Gayle Trotter, and author Josh Levs discuss controversy over transgender rights, working as a single mother, and wearing what you want at work.
Mrs. Obama Saves The Cardigan: 'The Obama Effect' In Fashion
In fashion, most first ladies have worshiped at the altar of "The Suit." Michelle Obama transformed American fashion by favoring dresses, moderately-priced brands, and simple basics like the cardigan.
Student Art Project Gets Mighty High Appraisal
Antique dealer Alvin Barr was surprised when a piece of pottery he owned was appraised at as much as $50,000 on Antiques Roadshow. So too was the pot's creator, Betsy Soule.
Republican Congressman Optimistic About GOP Unity Under Trump
NPR's Scott Simon asks Donald Trump supporter Rep. Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania whether he thinks the GOP will unify under Trump.
White House And N.C. Governor In War Of Words Over Transgender Guidance
White House press secretary Josh Earnest and North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory each had strong opinions on the federal government's new guidelines about transgender students and school bathrooms.
Chicago Mayor Says He Will Disband Much-Criticized Police Oversight Agency
The Independent Police Review Authority is charged with investigating police shootings and misconduct in the city — but has been criticized for acting slowly and rarely doling out disciplinary action.