Third Debate Shakes Up Dynamic Of Republican Race
The Republican presidential candidates gathered for their third debate in Colorado Wednesday. NPR reviews which candidates emerged stronger and which have some spinning to do.
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FACT CHECK: Simpler Isn't Always Better When It Comes To Taxes
Republican presidential candidates pushed for what they see as a "simpler" tax code with flat taxes and fewer pages, but experts say there are big drawbacks to some of these plans.
RushCard Sets Aside Millions To Compensate Customers Affected By Technical Problems
The prepaid debit card company, co-founded by hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, will compensate customers who suffered a "financial setback" due to a technical problem earlier this month.
Iran Joins International Talks On Syrian Conflict In Vienna
For the first time, Iran joins the U.S. and more than a dozen other world and regional powers to discuss ending the civil war in Syria. Iran is the Syrian regime's major backer.
Pennsylvania Schools Short On Funds As Budget Stalemate Continues
The governor and legislators can't agree how to fix the deficit or how much money schools should get. Meanwhile, districts are taking out loans and racking up interest costs to keep the lights on.
If A New Cancer Drug Is Hailed As A Breakthrough, Odds Are It's Not
Untested cancer drugs are often hyped by journalists, doctors and biotech firms, a survey finds. Dressing up unproved medications with shiny words can inspire false optimism among patients.
GOP Candidates Clash With Each Other And Moderators In Third Debate
Republican presidential candidates gathered for their third debate on Wednesday night in Boulder, Colo. This one focused on economic issues, with Donald Trump and Ben Carson at center stage.
Community Health Workers Reach Some Patients That Doctors Can't
Los Angeles is finding that community health workers — problem solvers who are untrained in medicine, but fluent in compassion — can be key to helping the county's sickest and neediest get better.
Trans-Pacific Partnership Provision On Trade Disputes Draws Criticism
The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement the Obama administration is trying to sell to Congress includes a seemingly obscure and controversial provision. It's called the Investor-State Dispute Settlement, or ISDS among wonks. NPR explains why that provision is drawing criticism.
2 Former Pentagon Officials On The Future Of Syria And America's Role
David Greene talks about Syria and toppling dictators with Michele Flournoy, a former Defense Department official in the Obama administration, and Mary Beth Long, a former Defense Department official in the George W. Bush administration.