What It Means That The High School Diploma Is Now A Moving Target
At least six states are switching the rules so students can get diplomas retroactively.
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Waiting To See Who Wins Iowa? Take A Look At How Past Winners Have Fared
The first real votes of the 2016 presidential election are rolling in tonight. We mark the occasion with questions, answers, links to NPR's coverage — and a walk down memory lane.
2015 Brought Big Money For Clinton And Bush; Sanders Led In Small Contributions
Some wealthy conservative donors, including Las Vegas billionaire Sheldon Adelson, haven't put their money behind any candidate yet while Democratic donors have lined up behind Hillary Clinton.
The Stream: Iowa Caucuses Edition
Live news, photos and analysis from NPR's political team on the ground in Iowa and in Washington, D.C. Updated all night.
Why Some Still Can't Find Jobs As The Economy Nears 'Full Employment'
To economists, the phrase means job seekers roughly equal job openings. Unemployment is at 5 percent, but depending on where you live, your race or your education level, you still might not find work.
On The Bubble: Whose White House Dreams Will Burst First?
Don't expect a parade of once-hopefuls trudging to microphones to quit the day after the caucuses. But the die will have been cast. Iowa doesn't kill candidacies; it puts them on life support.
More Protesters Arrive In Oregon To Support Occupiers Of Wildlife Refuge
Just four militants are holding out at the national wildlife refuge, additional supporters are in town. Leaders of the occupation were arrested last week and one person was killed by law enforcement.
In Iowa, Campaign Season Finds Muslims Caught In A Harsh Spotlight
Many of Cedar Rapids' Muslims have long roots in the U.S. Yet the political climate there has them feeling out of place. "I just want to live my life without having to explain myself," says one imam.
How Predictive Are Iowa And New Hampshire?
The two early states suck up a lot of the attention, but their track records at picking presidents are spotty at best. That doesn't mean they don't matter, though.
With Polls Showing Tight Races, Candidates Make Final Push In Iowa
With less than 24 hours before Iowans begin to caucus, NPR's Sam Sanders and Sarah McCammon give the latest on how the candidates are rallying their supporters.