The Dreams Of Today's Teen Girl Activists
The young leaders of Girl Up were in Washington, D.C., this week to network and to lobby Congress on gender issues.
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Trump Says 'No Problem' In NATO, Touting Allies' Spending Pledges
At a news conference in Brussels, the president reversed his earlier criticism and said NATO is stronger than ever. Addressing a question about his consistency, he said, "I'm a very stable genius."
U.S. Can't Issue Blanket Denial To Asylum-Seeking Iranians, Judge Rules
Nearly 90 Iranians expecting to be resettled in the U.S. have been stranded in Vienna. Their asylum requests were denied en masse, and now a judge says the government must give each person a reason.
Stormy Daniels Update: Charges Dismissed After Arrest At Ohio Strip Club
The adult entertainer who has sued President Trump was arrested on Wednesday while performing at a Columbus strip club, after a patron allegedly touched her on stage.
Citizenship Question Controversy Complicating Census 2020 Work, Bureau Director Says
Facing multiple lawsuits over addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 census, the U.S. Census Bureau head tells NPR a long legal fight could raise the head count's cost and risk a bad count.
U.S. Olympic Committee Hires Sarah Hirshland As Its New CEO
The hire comes nearly five months after the previous CEO, Scott Blackmun, resigned amid calls for him to quit over former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual assault of scores of minors.
Your Turn: When Parents Push Too Hard ... Or Not Enough
We asked our readers: Did you feel too much pressure from your parents when you were kids? As parents, how do you motivate your kids to do well?
China Is Better Able To Withstand A Trade War Than In The Past
The United States still buys a lot of products from China, but overall China is a lot less dependent on trade than it used to be. And Beijing now has leverage over the U.S. that it once lacked.
NASA Needs Backup Plan To Maintain U.S. Presence At Space Station, Watchdog Says
The Government Accountability Office released a report warning NASA that further delays in the space agency's commercial crew program could keep American astronauts from reaching the space station.
Republicans Rally Behind Rep. Jim Jordan Amid Sex Abuse Investigation
Top House GOP leaders, who frequently clash with Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, stood by him as he fights allegations he ignored sexual abuse reports when he coached wrestling at the Ohio State University.