Is There Hope For The American Dream? What Americans Think About Income Inequality
A new survey of Americans across all income brackets captures some surprising views about their economic experience and expectations of success.
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Trump Administration Proposes Major Changes To Bedrock Environmental Law
The move would ease approval for major infrastructure projects. It could mean federal agencies won't need to consider climate impacts of things like pipelines and highways.
U-Haul's Nicotine-Free Hiring Rule Reflects A Trend That Troubles Workers' Advocates
U-Haul is the latest company to say it won't hire nicotine users, in the 21 states where that's legal. It's one way to avoid the costs of smoking-related illness, but critics call it discrimination.
Trudeau: Evidence Shows Iranian Missile Shot Down Jet In Possibly 'Unintentional' Act
Canada's prime minister announced the preliminary finding a day after the Ukrainian plane crash that killed 176 people, including 63 Canadians. Iran denied the assertion, saying it is "impossible."
FEC Commissioner Rips Facebook Over Political Ad Policy: 'This Will Not Do'
Federal Election Commissioner Ellen Weintraub says Facebook's "weak plan suggests the company has no idea how seriously it is hurting democracy."
Transcript: NPR's Full Interview With Iranian Ambassador To U.N.
Steve Inskeep talks to Majid Takht Ravanchi about whether the missile strikes Iran launched this week mark the end of retaliatory actions against the U.S. for the killing of Qassem Soleimani.
Journalist Details 'Dangerously Unstable' Relationship Between The U.S. And China
New Yorker writer Evan Osnos says that China is building up its military and Pentagon analysts now believe it could defeat U.S. forces in a confrontation along its borders.
Pelosi Signals An End To Her Hold On Articles Of Impeachment
For weeks, the House speaker has refrained from sending the articles to the Senate, saying she needed details on how an impeachment trial would work. But Thursday, she indicated she would soon relent.
Richest Republicans View Health Care Far Differently Than Poorest, NPR Poll Finds
The survey, from NPR and partners, shows how the "1%" compare with others on issues including inequality, health care access and what it takes to get ahead in America.
What Will It Take To Finally End Congo's Ebola Outbreak In 2020?
As the world's second-worst Ebola outbreak in history drags into a new year, experts think the solution is less about medicine, and more about security.