View From The White House On Iran Prisoner Exchange
The Iran prisoner exchange was not an easy decision at the White House. NPR's Scott Horsley talks about some of the factors at play.
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Obama Declares State Of Emergency Over Flint's Contaminated Water
The water in Flint, Mich., is contaminated with dangerously high levels of lead. The president has now declared a state of emergency and authorized FEMA to provide assistance.
Implementation Day Arrives: Sanctions On Iran Are Lifted
The International Atomic Energy Agency has announced that Iran has shrunk its nuclear program enough to have sanctions lifted. From banking to pistachios, here's a look at what will happen next.
Flint Combats Lead-Contaminated Water Effects On Child Development
Pediatrician Mona Hanna-Attisha discovered alarming levels of lead in the drinking water of Flint, Mich. NPR's Scott Simon asks her about an initiative she's leading to help the children affected.
Solving The Special Ed Teacher Shortage: Quality, Not Quantity
A nonprofit in Idaho is training better-prepared teachers who'll be less likely to leave the classroom after a year or two.
GE's Big City Move Part Of Larger Tech Trend
This week, GE announced it will move from a 42-year-old suburban campus in Fairfied, Conn., to Boston. Experts say corporations make this sort of move to get access to universities and tech workers.
More Bad News For Coal Mine-Reliant States
On Friday, the Obama administration announced a halt to new coal leases on federal land. In Wyoming, most of the federally-owned coal mines and revenue from coal leases pays for school construction.
Looking At Oscar Nominee List As A Symptom Of Hollywood's Racial Bias
For the second year in a row, the Oscar nominees for acting categories are decidedly — white. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with film critic and interviewer Bobby Rivers about the pallid list.
#MemeOfTheWeek: The Racial Politics Of Nikki Haley
The South Carolina governor's response to President Obama's State of the Union highlighted a reality for Haley — for some, she is too "brown." For others, not brown enough.
Conservatives Emerge Strong In Latest Republican Debate
Donald Trump and Ted Cruz were the clear front-runners in Thursday night's debate. Scott Simon talks with NPR's Ron Elving about what that means for the rest of the candidates.