Idaho's biggest hospital says emergency flights for pregnant patients up sharply
Idaho's biggest hospital system says the number of people needing flights out of Idaho for emergency abortions is up sharply since the state's abortion ban took effect.
Fashion Designer Kate Spade Found Dead At 55
The Kate Spade brand of bags is immensely popular, pioneering a wave of playful but still luxury fashion. The designer and entrepreneur behind the brand, Kate Spade, died Tuesday from an apparent suicide.
Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto On How She Would Improve The Immigration System
There have been loud criticisms from protesters around the country and from lawmakers on Capitol Hill, condemning the Trump administration for separating families that have crossed illegally into the country. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., speaks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about the changes she thinks would improve the system.
Congressional Republicans Push Back On Trump Administration's Trade Policies
Congressional Republicans are increasingly frustrated with President Trump's trade policies and some are pushing new legislation to review new tariffs implemented by the administration.
President Trump Cancels White House Visit With Philadelphia Eagles
The White House has cancelled a visit by the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.
Sen. Dick Durbin Says He'd Support Shorter Sentence For Rod Blagojevich
Reactions have been mixed since President Trump floated the idea of pardon for former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who's serving 14-year prison sentence for corruption. But some Democrats are siding with Trump, including Sen. Dick Durbin and former attorney general Eric Holder.
Miss America Contest To End Swimsuit Portion Of Competition
Organizers of The Miss America contest will end the swimsuit part of the competition and instead focus on talent and personality. Regina Hopper, president and CEO of the Miss America organization, discusses the change.
DOJ Spokesman Discusses Trump Administration's Policy That Leads To Family Separation
The Trump administration's policy of separating children from their incarcerated immigrant parents has received much attention lately. Justice Department spokesman Devin O'Malley clarifies the rationale of the government over the handling of this challenging issue.
Looking Back On The Life Of Robert F. Kennedy, 50 Years After His Assassination
Fifty years ago, Robert F. Kennedy was killed in California. Just two months earlier, he gave an impromptu speech in Indianapolis on the night Martin Luther King Jr. was killed.
How California's 'Jungle Primary' System Works
The California primary is a free-for-all. Voters can pick any candidate, regardless of party, and the top two vote-getters will advance to the general election. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with University of Southern California associate professor Christian Grose about the state's "jungle primary" system.
Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly Discusses His Campaign To Defend His Seat In Indiana
Sen. Joe Donnelly is a Democrat running for reelection in a state that went for Trump in 2016 — Indiana. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Sen. Donnelly about his message headed into the fall elections.