California Officials Release New Rainfall Figures After El Nino
Officials in California offer new figures on rain and snowfall in the state. El Nino has filled reservoirs, but the drought is still ongoing.
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Treasury Secretary Jack Lew Defends The 'Smart Power' Of Economic Sanctions
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew granted NPR an exclusive interview to lay out his vision for the role of sanctions in U.S. foreign policy and national security. He touted what he called the success of sanctions on Iran but also conceded they are not a panacea and should not be overused.
Study: Prolonged Antibiotic Treatment Gave No Relief For Lasting Lyme Symptoms
A clinical trial found that three months of antibiotic treatment wasn't effective in relieving persistent Lyme disease symptoms. It's the latest study to suggest the approach is ineffective.
The Story Of Line 24: How Performing Artists Landed On The Tax Form
Many of the lines on tax forms like the 1040 seem oddly specific. Some are for farmers, some for divorcees, some for servicemen and women. Behind each of those we can see the process that shapes our tax code. NPR looks at one line — for performing artists — and how it came to be.
Do Americans Really Move To Canada Because Of Politics?
This campaign season, lots of people are apparently making calls and doing Internet searches to see how to move to Canada. The number who follow through is likely to be much, much lower.
IRS Commissioner Details Growing Problem Of Taxpayer Identity Theft
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with IRS Commissioner John Koskinen about the state of e-tax hacks.
Big Financial Costs Are Part Of Alzheimer's Toll On Families
A survey of more than 3,500 people caring for family members with dementia finds that many are spending down personal savings and cutting into their own basic needs to meet their loved one's expenses.
Justice Department Resolves Probe Into Newark, N.J., Police
The Justice Department civil rights unit resolves an investigation into the Newark, N.J., police department over discriminatory practices.
In A High-Rent World, Affordable And Safe Housing Is Hard To Come By
Most low-income tenants who end up in court are extremely poor; many of them are women with children. With a lack of housing aid and limited legal help, they often lose their cases and face eviction.
20-Year-Old Gracie Gold Hopes To Win World Figure Skating Medal For U.S.
The World Figure Skating Championships started Wednesday in Boston. Twenty-year-old U.S. skater Gracie Gold is considered a strong shot for a medal. The U.S. women haven't medaled at the Worlds in a decade.