A 'Wisdom Keeper' Draws From A Deep Well Of Navajo Culture
In the Navajo culture, teachers are revered and trusted. Tia Tsosie Begay is no exception, making sure her fourth-graders know that "someone believes in them."
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Florida's Death Penalty System
Florida ranks second in the nation in the number of death row inmates, with 390 men and women currently awaiting execution, and the ruling casts doubt on their status.
Kim Davis To Attend Obama's State Of The Union Address
The Rowan County, Ky., clerk who went to jail for refusing to issue same-sex-marriage licenses will be in attendance. She apparently got a ticket through Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan's office.
State Of The Union Guest Calls On U.S. To Free Americans Jailed In Iran
The sister of one former U.S. Marine, who is languishing in an Iranian jail, will be in the audience at the State of the Union Tuesday. She tells NPR what she is hoping to hear from President Obama.
Who Will Blink First? Armed Occupation In Oregon Drags On
The sole meeting between the local sheriff and the militants' de facto leader went nowhere. And law enforcement isn't saying what, if any, action it might be planning to take against the occupiers.
Obama Set To Deliver Final State Of The Union Address
President Obama delivers his final State of the Union speech to a Congress and country already in the throes of a presidential campaign. NPR has a preview of what he might say, and how it will frame the 2016 presidential race.
Chinese Company Dalian Wanda Buys Legendary Entertainment
Chinese company Dalian Wanda has bought Legendary Entertainment, the film company which made Jurassic Park among many other movies. The move marks one of the largest American cultural acquisitions ever by a Chinese company.
Did Obama Achieve Last Year's National Security Commitments?
How has President Obama done on the national security commitments he made in last year's State of the Union address? With tape from that speech, NPR looks back on some of the president's pledges.
Environmental Agencies Reject VW's Plan For Recall Over Emissions
The EPA says Volkswagen is responsible for nearly 600,000 diesel-powered vehicles that are now producing harmful air pollution in the U.S.
For Some African-Americans, Gun Ownership Underscores Segregated Past
African-Americans are disproportionately affected by gun violence, and many black leaders are among the most vocal advocates of gun control. But there is a segment of the black community that believes gun ownership has helped keep them alive through several generations, and won't give them up.