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Majority of Americans oppose ending birthright citizenship, NPR/Ipsos poll finds
by Joel Rose
As the Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship, a new poll finds that less than a third of Americans want it to end. But other parts of the White House's immigration crackdown are more popular.
Y.A. Tittle, Star Quarterback For LSU And NFL, Dies At 90
by Robert Siegel
Y.A. Tittle was a famous quarterback for Louisiana State University, the San Francisco 49ers, and the New York Giants. Robert Siegel spoke to him back in 1995.
'Something Amazing' In Angola: War Scraps Become Steel Beams For Rebuilding
by Eyder Peralta
Aceria de Angola is a company that is turning old weapons — rifles, tanks — into steel beams. It was founded by a baker, whose business was destroyed by the bloody civil war. But the spoils presented an opportunity.
What Trump's Proposed Changes Mean For Family-Based Immigration
Robert Siegel talks with UC Irvine's Stephen Lee about the history of family-based immigration and the consequences of ending it, which the White House says is among its immigration priorities.
What A U.S. Refusal To Certify Might Mean For The Iran Nuclear Deal
by Peter Kenyon
As President Trump is expected to take a step against the Iran nuclear deal, experts in weapons inspections see a strict process that is meant to follow nearly every bit of nuclear fuel in Iran — but still has some gray areas.
Alabama's Tiny Dauphin Island Cleaning Up After Hurricane Nate's Wallop
by Debbie Elliott
A Category 1 hurricane may not sound like much, but it can still cause significant damage to specific areas. Dauphin Island in Alabama is a tiny barrier island, and it got walloped by the storm.
Environmental Protection Agency To Eliminate Obama's Clean Power Plan
by Jennifer Ludden
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt announced Monday that he'll sign a proposed rule to withdraw from the Clean Power Plan, an Obama-designed plan to meet U.S. obligations under the Paris climate accord.
Wildfires Force Evacuations In California's Wine Counties
Fast-moving wildfires in California's Napa/Sonoma wine country have destroyed homes and businesses and forced evacuations of thousands of residents. Robert Siegel talks with reporter John Sepulvado.
White House DACA Demands Provoke Strong Reactions
by Joel Rose
Those who favor lower levels of immigration have been effusive in their praise of the proposals the president released Sunday. Immigrant rights activists are outraged.
Trump's List Of Immigration Priorities Conflicts With His Deal With Dems
by Geoff Bennett
The White House says it wants border wall funding, a tightening of legal immigration, and more as part of any deal to allow DACA immigrants to stay in the U.S. Democratic leaders say no deal.
Touch Screens Are Distracting Drivers. What Are Carmakers Doing To Help?
by Sonari Glinton
The touch screen systems in new vehicles are distracting, increasing the risk of accidents. That's according to a new study from the University of Utah. Researchers say all 30 systems they tested cause some level of driver distraction. A prominent safety advocate says automakers can make their systems safer by preventing drivers from using certain features when the car is moving.
9 Months Into Presidency, Trump Still Hasn't Offered Infrastructure Plan
by David Schaper
President Trump hasn't released a plan to spend the promised $1 trillion rebuilding infrastructure. Amid bipartisan support for infrastructure spending, there are new questions about how to fund it.