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6:36pm Jul 26, 2017National National Health & Safety
As Cost Of U.S. Health Care Skyrockets, So Does Pay Of Health Care CEOs
Compensation in recent years for the CEOs of the largest U.S. health care companies has far outstripped the wage growth of nearly all Americans, an investigation by the news site Axios has found. -
6:36pm Jul 26, 2017National National
Fact-Checking Website Snopes Is Fighting To Stay Alive
The website Snopes has been debunking rumors and conspiracy theories since 1995. Now, its future is in danger. NPR's Kelly McEvers discusses the issue with with media correspondent David Folkenflik. -
6:36pm Jul 26, 2017World News World News National Politics & Government
Trump Places Sanctions On 13 Venezuelan Officials
by Philip ReevesThe U.S. places sanctions on 13 Venezuelans involved in an election Sunday, that government opponents there say are rigged. The vote could give Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro sweeping new powers. -
6:36pm Jul 26, 2017National National Politics & Government Health & Safety
Senate Health Care Debate To Dismantle Obamacare Continues
The Senate has another day of debate on healthcare. Tuesday a repeal and replace proposal fell short of the votes needed to pass and on Wednesday, lawmakers will take a vote on a repeal only option. -
5:57pm Jul 26, 2017National National
Houston MS-13 Gang Crimes Disproportionately Brutal, Police Chief Says
President Trump has made it a priority to deport members of the violent gang Mara Salvatrucha aka MS-13. In Houston, the gang's crimes are disproportionately brutal, Police Chief Art Acevedo says. -
5:03pm Jul 26, 2017National National Religion
Muslims In The U.S. Face Increased Discrimination, PEW Report Says
A newly-released poll from the Pew Research Center finds Muslims in the U.S. are facing increased discrimination but are optimistic about being both Muslim and American. -
5:02pm Jul 26, 2017National National Politics & Government
Victim Of San Antonio Migrant Smuggling Had Been Deported
by Armando TrullOne of the 10 people who died in a tractor-trailer in Texas was returning to the U.S. from Guatemala. Frank Fuentes graduated from high school in the Washington, D.C. area and had been deported. -
5:01pm Jul 26, 2017National National Politics & Government
Sessions Has Long Shown Unwavering Support For Trump
From his early endorsement of then-candidate Trump February 2016, through his time so far as Attorney General, Jeff Sessions has been one of the most loyal supporters of Trump and his populist agenda. -
5:00pm Jul 26, 2017
San Antonio Trailer Tragedy: What It Says About Human Trafficking
The recent deaths of 10 people in the back of a sweltering tractor-trailer in San Antonio highlights the dangerous ways in which illegal immigrants are transported throughout the U.S. -
5:00pm Jul 26, 2017World News World News Politics & Government
What's Next After NATO Allies' Largest Military Exercise Since The Cold War?
by David Welna"Peace through strength," popularized by President Reagan, is again vogue, again vis-à-vis Russia. NATO allies launched their largest military exercise since the Cold War. NPR's David Welna reports. -
5:00pm Jul 26, 2017National National Politics & Government
State Department Dismisses Rumors Of So-Called 'Rexit'
by Michele KelemenThe State Department is dismissing rumors of a "Rexit," saying Rex Tillerson has no plans to resign and has a lot of work ahead redesigning America's oldest cabinet agency. -
5:00pm Jul 26, 2017National National
Filling Labor Board Vacancies Opens Door To Unwinding Obama-era Policies
by Yuki NoguchiAs the Trump administration looks to fill Republican vacancies on the National Labor Relations Board, experts expect the rollback of Obama-era labor policies to intensify.
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