What Will The Next President Face On #Day1?
This week, NPR looks at four seemingly intractable problems that await the 45th president: stagnant wages, violent extremism, cybersecurity and the federal debt.
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Scott Walker: State's Ultrasound Law Isn't 'A Crazy Idea'
Speaking about his state's law that requires an ultrasound before an abortion, the Wisconsin governor said he meets people all the time who are excited to show him ultrasounds of their grandkids.
After Arrests, Calls For Soccer's Governing Body To Be Overhauled
Some of the biggest leaders in world soccer have been charged with corruption stretching back decades. Reaction from around the world is pouring in as the story continues to unfold.
Don't Write Off Paper Just Yet
In today's digital age it's easy to forget about paper, but as one paper pusher says, "a paperless society is about as plausible as a paperless bathroom."
In A Digital Chapter, Paper Notebooks Are As Relevant As Ever
Is paper just a curiosity of the nostalgic? It turns out that digital natives think paper works in tandem with our devices. Research agrees that old-school note taking offers benefits a screen can't.
Nebraska Repeals Death Penalty, But U.S. Isn't Quite Ready To Abandon It
Cost and lethal injection complications have led some states to reconsider the death penalty. U.S. support for the practice has declined over the last two decades, but 3 in 5 still support it.
On The Road To Recovery, Detroit's Property Taxes Aren't Helping
Even with cheap rent, the cost of doing business is high. With the nation's highest commercial property taxes, one business mogul says this stunts entrepreneurship in a city that needs more jobs.
Golden State Beats Houston, Will Face Cleveland For NBA Title
The Warriors return to the Finals for the first time in 40 years with a convincing 104-90 victory over the Rockets.
U.S. Indicts 14 In FIFA Corruption Inquiry
Seven officials were arrested in Switzerland. "This really is the World Cup of fraud," says Richard Weber, chief of the IRS' Criminal Investigation unit, "and today we are issuing FIFA a red card."
Fact Check: Is The Clinton Foundation 'The Most Transparent'?
Since Hillary Clinton launched her presidential run, her family's foundation has been scrutinized. The Clintons responded, calling it the most transparent organization of its kind. But is that true?