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.
Musical Prognosticator Picks Carolina To Win Super Bowl
Renee Montagne talks to music commentator Miles Hoffman who predicts the Super Bowl winner based on the musical prowess of each team's home city, Denver, Colo., and Charlotte, N.C.
World's Oldest Female Boxing Champ Isn't Hanging Her Gloves Up Yet
At 48, Alicia Ashley holds the Guinness World Records for the oldest female boxing champion. She holds the super bantamweight title. Mary Louise Kelly talks to Ashley about longevity in the sport.
On A Downward Spiral, Does Bush Have Money To Resurrect His Campaign?
Early in the GOP presidential season, Jeb Bush was favored by many big money donors. Mary Louise Kelly talks to Erick Erickson, founder of the website The Resurgent, about the GOP presidential race.
Clinton, Sanders Face Off Last Time Before New Hampshire Primary
The Democratic debate, sponsored by MSNBC, was fiery and combative as Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders went after each other on health care, Wall Street regulations and the campaign finance system.
Syrian Government Advances With Heavy Russian Air Support
The first Syrian peace talks in two years lasted only a few days and then were called off. The last U.S. ambassador to Syria, Robert Ford, discusses the collapse of the talks with Mary Louise Kelly.
Research Explores Consequences Of Revealing Embarrassing Details
Confessing embarrassing information is often better than withholding it. Research finds that people distrust withholders of details more than they dislike revealers of unsavory information.
Clinton, Sanders To Face Off In Democratic Debate In New Hampshire
The Democratic presidential candidates will debate one another Thursday night. We got a preview when they both took questions from the audience at a town hall meeting in New Hampshire Wednesday night.
On The Streets Of Tehran, Searching For Signs Of Economic Improvement
Steve Inskeep takes the subway around Tehran — meeting ordinary Iranians along the way. Many are skeptical about whether recent sanctions relief will improve their standards of living any time soon.
USDA Imposes Stricter Limit On Salmonella Bacteria In Poultry Products
The USDA says it will prevent 50,000 cases of illness each year. Skeptics say the agency needs to take a different approach to the salmonella problem because the current one has not worked very well.
Judge Clears Cosby's Sexual Assault Case To Go To Trial
A Pennsylvania judge has ruled that the sexual assault case against Bill Cosby may proceed. The judge rejected a claim that a former district attorney had given Cosby immunity a decade ago.
Smokers In Italy Face Steep New Fines
Laws take effect this week aimed at curbing Italy's love of smoking. Smokers who flick butts on the street, risk a $300 fine. Mary Louise Kelly talks to Salvatore Barberi a tour guide in Rome.