Japan, U.S. 'Close' To Major Deal
A 12-country trade agreement hinges on negotiations between Japan and the United States.
Politics & Government
Is It Enough To Be Politically Correct?
Political pundit Sally Kohn says we shouldn't worry as much about being politically correct; instead, she says, we need to focus on being emotionally correct.
On Links As In Life, D.C. Bipartisan Relations Are Deep In The Rough
Golf is a sport that's been enjoyed by both Democrats and Republicans through the decades, but bipartisan golf outings may be disappearing like a shanked tee shot into a water hazard.
O'Malley, Possible Clinton Rival, Says A President Can't Let Polls Lead
The former Maryland governor also was flatly dismissive of Republican economic theories in an interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, saying they're 'patently bull----.'
Money Rules: Candidates Go Around The Law, As Cash Records To Be Smashed
More money is expected to be raised and spent in 2016 than in any election in U.S. history. But, as candidates ditch old ways of campaigning, more of it is expected to be undisclosed and untraceable.
More Bankruptcies Could Be A Result Of Wage Garnishment Bill
Debt collectors could soon have a new way to get money that's owed to them in North Carolina. A bill in the legislature would allow creditors to take up to 25 percent of a person's wages.
GOP Presidential Hopefuls Converge In New Hampshire
New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers shares an update from Nashua, N.H., where current and potential Republican presidential candidates have gathered to speak to party leaders and activists.
When Politicians Lose Their Accents
Some say Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's Midwestern accent has become less pronounced. Georgetown professor Deborah Tannen says politicians' voices often change, depending on their audience.
Oklahoma City Bombing A 'Wake-Up Call' For Government Security
After the bombing 20 years ago, the government determined federal buildings should be set back from the street and engineered to prevent floors from collapsing. But has it gone too far?
Vulnerable Voting Machine Raises Questions About Election Security
Virginia found 1-in-5 of its touchscreen machines vulnerable to attack with passwords as easy as "abcde." As voting equipment ages, new concerns are being raised.