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The FAFSA debacle is throwing a wrench in students' college plans
by Janet W. Lee
May 1 is a traditional decision day for many high school seniors to pick their college. But this year's trouble with the federal financial aid form has thrown that process into turmoil.
Hillary Clinton Calls On FBI To Release Information On Newly Discovered Emails
by Carrie Johnson
Clinton called on the FBI to release information about the newly discovered emails that appear to be related to a review of classified information on the server she used as secretary of state.
Crowd Outside Trump Rally Represent Very Different Visions Of America
by Scott Detrow
Donald Trump always talks up the overflow crowds who are stuck outside his rallies. At a recent Florida campaign event, NPR's Scott Detrow spent some time with that crowd.
In Texas, Activists Enforce Election Rules In Place Of Federal Monitors
by Ashley Lopez
Federal officials no longer have the legal tools they once had to enforce the Voting Rights Act. So in Texas, it's up to non-profits to monitor the state's compliance with federal law and recent court rulings.
Passengers Have Had Enough Of Wacky Airline Safety Videos
Airline passengers are often wary of corny safety videos on flights. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Scott McCartney about those videos.
Does The AT&T-Time Warner Merger Make Sense?
by David Folkenflik
With all the concern over AT&T's proposed takeover of Time Warner for fears of concentration of corporate might, NPR explores if the deal makes any sense.
Western North Carolina Voters Betrayed By Political Class Stand By Trump
by Ari Shapiro
With Election Day looming, voters in western North Carolina explain why they feel ignored by the political class and why many of them are supporting Donald Trump.
Uber Drivers Win Key Employment Case In The U.K.
by Aarti Shahani
Uber drivers in England and Wales have won the right to be classified as workers, not independent contractors. That means they will be eligible for paid time off, regular breaks and guaranteed at least the national minimum wage. Uber says it will appeal the landmark ruling by a United Kingdom employment tribunal.
British Comedian Tracey Ullman Brings Celebrity Impersonations To HBO
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to British comedian Tracey Ullman about her new sketch comedy show on HBO, which includes many spot-on impersonations of famous figures.
New York's Museum Of Modern Art Acquires Original Emoji
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Paola Antonelli, senior curator at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, about the museum's recent acquisition of the original emoji for its permanent collection.