Former Canadian Deputy PM John Manley discusses Mark Carney's White House visit
NPR's Michel Martin talks with former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister John Manley about Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to the White House and how Canada plans to respond to Trump's tariffs.
Obama Plays Golf With Tiger Woods
President Obama is spending the President's Day holiday weekend in Florida. On Sunday he played a round of golf with Tiger Woods. Reporters weren't allowed to watch.
Is The Call For Universal Pre-Kindergarten Warranted?
Enthusiasm for universal Pre-K education is at an all-time high, and President Obama wants to massively increase the ranks of young children in schools and early learning centers. Some studies have shown significant and long-lasting benefits of early stimulation for children.
In Kansas, A 'Glide Path' To No Income Taxes. Will It Work?
Gov. Sam Brownback plans to get rid of Kansas' income tax and cut the size of state government. Some lawmakers say it's a great experiment that will show that lower tax rates and streamlined bureaucracy can stimulate growth; others are concerned about overreaching.
Research Looks At Starchy Diet's Role In Dogs' Evolution
Some dogs need to be on specialized diets for health reasons, but most eat just about anything. That wasn't always the case, however. The domestic dog's ancestor, the wolf, ate only meat. Research suggests for dogs to live with humans, they had to adapt to a starchy diet.
Fishermen Benefit From Clean-Plate Fine
A restaurant in Sapporo, Japan, tells its customers to clean their plates. If they order the signature dish, which is all you can eat, they must eat it all or pay a fine which goes to fishermen.
Brazil's Richest Man Involved In Heinz Acquisition
Warren Buffett is one of the investors in a $23 billion bid to buy HJ Heinz Company. Lesser known is one of Buffet's partners in the acquisition. Jorge Paulo Lemann is Brazil's richest man, according to Bloomberg.
Effects Of Automatic Spending Cuts Become Clearer
The clock is ticking on the sequester. That's the Washington term for the across the board spending cuts that will take effect March 1st unless Congress acts to put them off.