Los Angeles immigration raid protests update
Members of the California National Guard have arrived in downtown Los Angeles. President Trump ordered 2,000 Guard troops to be deployed following protests in the LA area over raids by ICE.
Puerto Rico Celebrates 100 Years Of U.S. Citizenship
It's been 100 years since President Woodrow Wilson signed a law making Puerto Ricans U.S. citizens. But it's a limited form of citizenship. Island residents can't cast ballots for president and don't have voting representation in Washington, D.C. A referendum to change Puerto Rico's political status is set for June.
Trump Defends Attorney General Jeff Sessions In Virginia
As President Trump toured an aircraft carrier in Virginia on Thursday to tout support for the military, his White House faced another controversy involving the attorney general and Russia.
Embryo Experiments On Human Development Raise Ethical Concerns
Embryo-like entities are being created in a New York lab using human embryonic stem cells. Scientists hope to learn more about the earliest stages of human development without using actual embryos.
Sen. Dick Durbin Explains How Democrats Move Forward After Trump's Speech
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Sen. Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois, about the president's address to Congress and the future of the Affordable Care Act.
Uber CEO Apologizes Over Video Of Dispute With Driver
Uber's founder Travis Kalanick says he needs leadership help. The frank acknowledgement comes after video surfaced of him berating an Uber driver, and follows a blistering blog post by a former engineer who said she was subjected to repeated sexual harassment and the company failed to stop it. The question many are asking now is whether Kalanick can continue to serve as the public face of the company he created.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Weighs In On Immigration Debate
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti about immigration issues facing his city. He explains why he asked Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to stop calling themselves "the police."
Denmark Implores Warmer Countries To Help Danish Tourists Prevent Sunburn
Skin cancer is a serious problem for the Danes. So Denmark created a new and very funny public service announcement to help.
Despite Continued Water Safety Fears, Michigan Ends Subsidies For Flint
The state of Michigan is ending subsidies for water costs for Flint residents. The state says the water is now safe to drink after an ongoing water crisis. But the mayor and many residents disagree.