Life Kit has tips on how to paint your rental
It might feel risky to make big, bold changes to a brand new apartment. But NPR's Life Kit has tips for making your space your own, without losing your security deposit.
John Sullivan Reassures Senators About State Department Cutbacks
Questions about the direction of U.S. foreign policy as the State Department operates without a full complement of staff are expected at the deputy secretary of state nomination hearing for John Sullivan.
Cities Create Defense Funds For Immigrants Facing Deportation
Many cities are establishing funds to provide lawyers to immigrants facing deportation. But as they develop these funds, they're struggling to decide who should get access to the money. Any immigrant in need of a lawyer, or only those with clean criminal records?
Indonesia Convicts Jakarta's Christian Governor Of Blasphemy
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Andreas Harsono of Human Rights Watch about Indonesia's court decision to imprison the Christian governor of Jakarta for blasphemy against Islam.
Restaurants With Low Yelp Ratings Suffer Under Higher Minimum Wages
Minimum wage increases in the San Francisco Bay Area have had an impact on the local restaurant industry, according to a study released by Harvard Business School. Restaurants with low or middling Yelp reviews have become more likely to go out of business. Places with high reviews have been unaffected. The study doesn't attempt to determine whether the wage increases have been good for employees or the local economy overall.
Oral Arguments Begin In First Court Hearing On Trump's Travel Ban
Oral arguments in the first court hearing on President Trump's proposed travel ban begin on Monday. The case will be heard by the full Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va.
Yankees Defeat Cubs In 18-Inning Game That Broke Combined Strikeouts Record
The Yankees beat the Cubs last night in an 18-inning game that lasted six hours and five minutes, and broke the record for the most combined strikeouts in any game.