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In 2000, first-time moms were, on average, 25 years old when they gave birth. In 2014, they were a little over 26.

Average Age Of First-Time Moms Keeps Climbing In The U.S.

11:31am January 14, 2016

by Rae Ellen Bichell

A national survey finds that U.S. mothers are having their first child later than ever — it's a 45-year trend. The big reason seems to be a steady drop in the number of teen moms.

In Iranian Funds Case, Justices Ponder Extent Of Congressional Influence

7:29pm January 13, 2016

by Nina Totenberg

The Supreme Court is considering whether legislators can give away Iranian government funds the U.S. controls, providing legal compensation to victims of specific terrorist attacks sponsored by Iran.

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Spanish-Language Response Highlights GOP Divide On Immigration

7:25pm January 13, 2016

The Republican Party offered a Spanish-language response to the State of Union address Tuesday. The speech was nearly identical to South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's remarks except on immigration.

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Armed Occupation In Oregon Continues With No End Game In Sight

7:25pm January 13, 2016

by Amanda Peacher

Wednesday marks the 12th day of the armed occupation of a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon. The militants who took over the federal headquarters continue to move freely in and out of the refuge. Supporters occasionally come in with food and other supplies. It's still not clear how long they'll stay, but the occupiers continue to talk about their goal of turning over federal lands to local control.

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Cubans Rush To U.S. Ahead Of Potential Changes To Immigration Policy

7:25pm January 13, 2016

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Marc Rosenblum, deputy director of U.S. Immigration Policy Program at the Migration Policy Institute, about why the U.S. policy for Cuban migrants is different from others.

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GOP Presidential Candidates Criticize Obama's State Of The Union Address

7:25pm January 13, 2016

by Scott Horsley

President Obama used his State of the Union address to argue against charges coming from the Republican presidential candidates — and they argued back.

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U.S. Markets Tumble To Lowest Levels Since September

7:25pm January 13, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday in a continuation of a recent rough patch on Wall Street. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 are down by more than 7 percent.

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What National Security Issues Did Obama Not Bring Up In The State Of The Union?

2:24pm January 13, 2016

by Phil Ewing

Critics wanted President Obama to detail the next phase of his strategy against ISIS in his State of the Union address. What he didn't say about Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria was just as significant.

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President Obama delivers his final State of the Union address before members of Congress.

State Of The Union And NPR's Live Reality Check

11:08pm January 12, 2016

President Obama delivered his final State of the Union address Tuesday. NPR reporters provided context on a variety of policy issues.

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The President Wants Every Student To Learn Computer Science. How Would That Work?

11:02pm January 12, 2016

by Anya Kamenetz

Adding a new, complex, technical subject to the curriculum won't be easy. We hear from students, teachers, entrepreneurs and educators about the challenges.