Obama Embarks On First Trip To Kenya As President
President Obama arrives in Kenya on Friday for his first visit to his father's homeland since becoming president. He will address an African entrepreneur conference.
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At Low Pay, Government Hires Immigrants Held At Detention Centers
It's illegal to hire immigrants without legal status. Yet the federal government employs thousands of undocumented workers. They prepare food and clean detention facilities where they are held.
House To States: Don't You Dare Demand GMO Labels
A solid majority in the House of Representatives has voted to block efforts in some states to require labeling of GMOs.
No More Hidden Sugar: FDA Proposes New Label Rule
The FDA wants to revamp the Nutrition Facts panels on foods. The labels would have to list how much added sugar the foods contain — and how much it counts against your recommended daily allowance.
Pentagon Asks 'Armed Citizens' Not To Stand Guard At Recruiting Centers
The Department of Defense said it appreciates the "outpouring of support" but that the practice "could adversely impact our mission, and potentially create unintended security risks."
When Detecting Land Mines, The Nose Knows — Or, In This Case, The Trunk
In Angola, elephants avoid leftover land mines by using their prodigious sense of smell. The U.S. Army took notice — and now it's hoping to learn from elephants how to develop a better detector.
A Navajo Speaker Says The Language Connects Her With Her Culture
Navajo Nation voters decided this week that their tribal presidents should not be required to speak fluent Navajo. One 23-year-old, a fluent Navajo speaker, disagrees.
What Do We Value More: Young Kids Or Fast Food?
A study shows persistently low wages for early childhood education.
Convicted Spy Jonathan Pollard Eligible For Parole In November
Obama administration sources tell NPR they won't try to stop the release of Jonathan Pollard, who was convicted of spying for Israel and is eligible for parole in the fall.
Convicted Spy Jonathan Pollard Is Eligible For Parole In November, Could Be Released
"Under the laws in place at the time [of his sentencing], Pollard is eligible for parole unless he's acted up in prison or likely to commit another crime," NPR's Carrie Johnson reports.