Michigan Steps Up Efforts To Tackle Lead Crisis After Outcry
Flint residents are suffering from irreversible health effects of elevated lead levels, amid criticism that the government has been too slow to act.
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Clemson To Take On Alabama In College Football Championship
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Holly Anderson of ESPN to preview Monday night's NCAA football championship game where Clemson will take on Alabama.
Car Companies Show Off New Tech At Detroit Auto Show
For years, car geeks have talked a lot about self-driving cars. But this year is different, with record sales and potentially record profits, the industry invested billions on autonomous technology. The major sense in the car world is "we don't want to get disrupted out of business."
NFL Considers Bringing Football Back To Los Angeles
The NFL could announce a decision this week on whether football will return to Los Angeles. Two proposals have generated the most buzz, involving the move of existing teams to new proposed stadiums in the cities of Carson or Inglewood. Owners are meeting this week to discuss the plans.
3 Things To Know About Tonight's College Football National Championship
Led by sophomore quarterback Deshaun Watson, No. 1 Clemson plays No. 2 Alabama, home of Heisman-winning running back Derrick Henry, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Faced With Firing, Wheaton Professor Stands By Her Gesture Of 'Solidarity'
Wheaton College has begun the process to fire Larycia Hawkins for stating that Muslims worship the same God as Christians. "It was about solidarity," Hawkins says, "which is a Christian principle."
Tributes Pour In For Rock Legend David Bowie
Bowie's death two days after his 69th birthday has prompted an outpouring on social media, from musicians to world leaders, and from Earth to outer space.
'East Los High' Isn't Just A Soapy Teen Drama — It's Also A Science Experiment
Social scientists and health workers worked with screenwriters and studio execs to create a binge-worthy show designed to help young Latinas make healthy life choices.
Navy Chief Admiral John Richardson On Maritime Challenges
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson issued an outlook for sea power as the U.S. defense budget is under pressure. He talks to Renee Montagne about the fleet, ISIS and women in the service.
HHS Eases Rules Regarding The Mentally Ill And Gun Background Checks
It's easier for states to report some severely mentally ill to the FBI and ban them from owning guns. David Greene talks to Jocelyn Samuels of the the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.