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.
Defense Secretary Carter: 'We Need To Accelerate The Defeat Of ISIL'
Ash Carter says he's hoping this year to drive the Islamic State out of the two largest and most important cities in its self-proclaimed caliphate, Raqqa in Syria and Mosul in Iraq.
Trump's Absence Was A Big Presence At The GOP Debate In Iowa
Sen. Ted Cruz, who was leading in the polls in Iowa until Trump subjected him to a barrage of attacks, is hoping Trumps decision to boycott the debate turns out to be a big mistake.
Instead Of Debating, Trump Hosts His Own Event For Veterans
Trump took the stage 15 minutes after the debate began — clearly looking to steal the audience away from Fox News. Trump says the event raised millions for veterans.
What Are Nevada Voters Anxious About? 'Trump,' Radio Listeners Say
Why are so many voters anxious and angry? Carrie Kaufman, host of the daily call-in show State of Nevada on member station KNPR talks to Steve Inskeep about the answers she heard from listeners.
Pickpockets' Pants Tip Police Off To Their Motives
The two men in Britain got the attention of police after they were spotted with their pants taped at their ankles. Police concluded they were dropping stolen items down their pants.
40 Years Later, 'Mean' Joe Greene And Coca-Cola Kid Reunite
In the iconic Super Bowl ad from 1979, a nine-year-old fan shared his Coca-Cola with Pittsburgh Steelers star "Mean" Joe Greene. After Greene drinks the bottle of Coke, he tosses the kid his jersey.
Bernie Sanders Has Momentum Riding On Iowa's Caucuses
If Sanders wins Iowa, he'll gain momentum that could transform the Democratic race for president. If Hillary Clinton wins, her once seemingly inevitable campaign could start seeming inevitable again.
Voters Feel A Loss Of Control Over The Presidential Election Process
Member stations are helping answer a question about the election: Why are American voters anxious? Melissa Ross, host of the call-in show First Coast Connect on WJCT in Jacksonville, Fla., weighs in.