VIDEO: Housing Segregation In Everything
In 1968, Congress passed the Fair Housing Act, which made it illegal to discriminate in housing. Gene Demby of NPR's Code Switch explains why neighborhoods are still so segregated today.
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Don't Mess With The Sweet Potato Pie: A Museum Wrestles With 'Authentic' Black Menu
When the National Museum Of African American History and Culture's cafe tweaked traditional Southern black dishes, some customers weren't having it. It just shows how tricky "authentic" food can be.
Trump Tells Russia: 'Get Ready' For U.S. Missiles Striking Syria
President Trump had a ready retort to a Russian threat to shoot down any U.S. missiles in Syria: "Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and 'smart!'"
Can You Hear Me Now? Senate Bill May Make The Answer 'Yes'
The measure would allow Medicare to reimburse audiologists for a range of services, including helping patients learn how to use and adjust their hearing aids for different social situations correctly.
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg Is Back On Capitol Hill For A 2nd Day
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is testifying before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. It's his second day of testimony on Capitol Hill in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
In California, The First Union Forms At A Virtual Charter School
After four years of organizing, online teachers win higher wages and student caseload caps.
In Flint, Residents Scramble To Get The Last Cases Of State-Provided Bottled Water
Michigan is ending the free water distribution program in Flint, but many residents don't trust state officials who insist their water is safe to drink, so long as they're using a filter.
Make Room For Baby: After Giving Birth, Duckworth Presses Senate To Bend Rules
The Illinois Democrat is the first sitting senator to give birth. She's using the opportunity to call on the Senate to adjust its rules to accommodate new parents and elevate family-friendly policies.
6 Facts About Fake News In The 2016 Election
One lesson: Social media plays a bigger role in bringing people to fake news sites than it does in bringing them to real news sites.
Algerian Military Transport Plane Crash Kills 257 People Near Boufarik Airport
The plane came down in an open farm field, the defense ministry says. An investigation has been ordered.