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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book
by Olivia Hampton
NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book documenting Black cowboys, Eight Seconds: Black Rodeo Culture.
Matt Lauer Fired By NBC For 'Inappropriate Sexual Behavior'
by David Folkenflik
Part of a memo by NBC News Chairman Andy Lack read: "On Monday night, we received a detailed complaint from a colleague about inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace by Matt Lauer."
A Diplomat On The Reported 'Hollowing Out' Of The State Department
Steve Inskeep talks to veteran diplomat Nicholas Burns about the latest departures from the State Department and what impact these losses are having on U.S. foreign policy.
Sen. Flake Expresses Reservations About GOP Tax Measure
Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona about the GOP tax overhaul bill which will have to win the votes of almost all Senate Republicans to become law.
North Korea Launches An Apparent ICBM
by Geoff Brumfiel
It flew higher — and for longer — than previous tests, theoretically putting the entire continental U.S. within Pyongyang's reach — a capability that the North Korean regime has long sought.
Judge Sides With Trump Administration In CFPB Leadership Fight
David Greene talks with Renae Merle of The Washington Post about a federal judge's decision in favor of the Trump administration's pick to oversee the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Trump Voters And The Tax Plan
Steve Inskeep talks with Chris Buskirk of the conservative website American Greatness about what Trump voters think of the GOP tax plan.
Benghazi Defendant Convicted Of Terrorism Charges
by Ryan Lucas
A Libyan national was convicted on terrorism charges for his role in the attacks on the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, but was acquitted on the most serious charges of murder.
People Like People Who Ask Questions
by Shankar Vedantam
A new study says people who ask more questions, particularly follow-up questions, are liked better by their conversation partners.
Canada's Trudeau Apologizes For Past 'Gay Purge' Of The Military
by Brian Mann
Canada's prime minister has formally apologized to thousands of members of the military who were fired from their jobs decades ago during what has become known as the "gay purge."