Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agencies — for now
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted the Trump administration's emergency request to fire the heads of two independent agencies. But the decision is technically a temporary one.
A History Of Opioids In America
We look at the long history of opioid abuse in the U.S. and the first crisis in the 19th century with morphine.
Ugandan Man Becomes Lawyer And Wins Back Father's Land
When his father lost the family's land in a legal dispute, he couldn't afford a good defense. The BBC reports Jordan Kinyera become a lawyer and decades later won back his father's land.
Netflix Cancels 'One Day At A Time'
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Rolling Stone writer Alan Sepinwall about Netflix's decision to cancel the popular sitcom One Day at a Time.
Latin America's Open Borders Encourage Migrants To Travel To The U.S.
At Mexico's southern border, migrants can cross over from Guatemala for a price. The U.S. threatens to close its border unless Mexico slows migrants' travels. Many make their way to El Paso, Texas.
Baltimore Prosecutors Examine Book Scandal Involving Mayor Pugh
Steve Inskeep talks to Jayne Miller of WBAL-TV about Baltimore's mayor, who's taken a leave of absence, amid accusations she profited by a no-bid sale of her children's books to a hospital system.
North Carolina GOP Chair And Others Indicted On Corruption Charges
The chair of North Carolina's Republican Party, who's also a former congressman, has been indicted on charges including wire fraud, bribery and aiding and abetting. Three other men also were indicted.
Bankruptcy Filings Indicate Times Are Tough For Many U.S. Farmers
Bankruptcies for farmers in the Midwest have risen sharply. Some farmers have been hit by a trifecta of bad circumstances: trade tariff disputes, continuing low crop prices and extensive flooding.
New Hampshire Woman Stopped For Distracted Driving
Police pulled the woman over for using a cellphone while driving. They then discovered she had no license and had a kid on her lap. Not a child but a baby goat.
Newly Elected County Judge's Online Plans Forced His Resignation
Bill McLeod posted that he would one day love to run for Texas' supreme court. The state's constitution says for a county judge to announce candidacy for another office means automatic resignation.
Examining The Price Disconnect Percolating In The Coffee Business
The cost of coffee beans is going down. So why is a cup of coffee becoming more expensive? We break down what it costs to serve you a cup of coffee in the morning.
Baseball's Rules For Next Season May Eliminate The LOOGY
Sports commentator Mike Pesca opines on baseball's left-handed, one-out guy. That's a left-handed pitcher who's brought in to face one, usually left-handed, batter. The bullpen staple may be fading.