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Clinton's Bold Immigration Plan Leaves Republicans Nearly Speechless
This week, Hillary Clinton called for a broad path to citizenship for many of the 12 million people in the United States illegally. Doing so opens Clinton up to charges of flip-flopping.
People Have Misconceptions About Miscarriage, And That Can Hurt
Miscarriages are common — but people think they're rare, a survey finds. And they often blame the woman. Readers tell us that those mistaken beliefs make the experience even more painful.
What Happens When A Police Officer Doesn't Shoot?
An officer's body camera captured his decision not to shoot a possibly armed suspect. He was praised for brave self-restraint, but some law enforcement officers say his reluctance was irresponsible.
Oil Companies Look To Fill Employment Gap With More Women
Less than 20 percent of oil-sector workers are female. That's a problem for an industry that needs legions of new workers to replace retirees. So firms are looking to draw more women into the field.
After Campus Suicides, Building Community With A Simple Statement
After two of her classmates took their lives, MIT freshman Isabel "Izzy" Lloyd made wristbands to promote compassionate outreach on campus. The white bands say TMAYD, for Tell Me About Your Day.
Tornadoes Hit Texas As Tropical Storm Ana Makes Landfall In S.C.
At least one person is dead and others still missing in Texas. Meanwhile, near Myrtle Beach, a weakening Ana has stormed ashore.
3 Suspects In Custody Following Fatal Shooting Of Mississippi Officers
The suspects were arrested after a manhunt that followed the deaths of Hattiesburg police officers Benjamin Deen and Liquori Tate.
Counting Poor Students Is Getting Harder
Changes to the Free and Reduced-Price Lunch program undermine a long-used measurement for child poverty.
Week In Politics: GOP Presidential Field Expands
The Republican presidential field grew this week, as Hillary Clinton staked out a position on immigration to the left of President Obama. NPR's Mara Liasson and NPR's Scott Simon the week in politics.