Moravian Cookie On Its Way To Being A State Symbol
With North Carolina lawmakers scrambling to finalize dozens of bills, there is one issue garnering strong bipartisan support.
Politics & Government
Why Some 2020 Democratic Presidential Contenders Embrace Fox Town Halls
Democrats tend to view Fox News as a source of right-wing bias in its day-to-day news coverage. But despite that, some Democratic presidential candidates are participating in the network's town halls.
History Of The Government's Role In Preventing Health Emergencies
NPR's Noel King talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions on the history of how the government has responded to epidemics and health emergencies.
As Hurricane Relief Stalls In D.C., Trump To Rally Base In Florida Panhandle
The president is holding a rally in Florida on Wednesday, as the 2020 campaign accelerates. Officials in the region are not happy that funding to help rebuild after Hurricane Michael has been held up.
There's Room To Negotiate Congressional Subpoenas, Groves Says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to White House spokesman Steven Groves about the administration instructing former employees not to testify before the Judiciary Committee. NPR's Mara Liasson weighs in.
Debate Over Dixie Classic Fair Name Change Intensifies
Hundreds of people turned out to have their say on a proposed name change for the Dixie Classic Fair in Winston-Salem.
U.S. Farmers Have Multiple Concerns When It Comes To Trade Talks
NPR's Noel King talks to GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, who supports Trump's tough stand on China, about how farmers are impacted by the trade war. NPR's Scott Horsley comments on the conversation.
Trump Campaigns In Florida While Hurricane Victims Wait For Disaster Aid
The president campaigns in Panama City Wednesday. At the same time, local officials are upset that they're still waiting for federal disaster aid — seven months after Hurricane Michael.
News Brief: House Contempt Vote, Iran Nuclear Deal, South Africa Election
House panel moves forward with contempt vote against Attorney General William Barr. A year has passed since the U.S. pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal. And, South African voters head to the polls.
Appeals Court Rules Trump Administration Can Keep Sending Asylum-Seekers To Mexico
A Ninth Circuit panel overturned a lower court's injunction on the administration's policy requiring asylum-seekers to remain in Mexico as they await court proceedings in the U.S.