What The Latest Immigration Polls Do (And Don't) Say
It can seem like there's a poll result that supports just about any position on any topic. Here's a look at what the latest immigration polls can and can't tell you.
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Why The Delay Correcting False Alert? Hawaii Governor Forgot Twitter Password
The missile warning hit phones at 8:07 a.m. in Hawaii. David Ige didn't tweet a correction until 8:24. One reason for the wait: "I don't know my Twitter account log-ons and the passwords," he said.
Part Of Oregon's Funding Plan For Medicaid Goes Before Voters
Last summer, the Oregon Legislature passed a package of state taxes to cover Medicaid's expanding rolls. But Oregon voters Tuesday could throw a wrench in that plan by refusing some of the taxes.
Why Are U.S. Allies Killing Each Other In Syria?
The U.S. partners with both Turkey and the Syrian Kurdish group that the Turkish are attacking.
Investigation Finds Pattern Of Behavior By Former Public Radio Host Garrison Keillor
An investigation by MPR News has learned of a years-long pattern of behavior that left several women who worked for Garrison Keillor feeling mistreated, sexualized or belittled.
The Mystery Of Contract Work: Why So Many Guys?
An NPR/Marist poll shows 65 percent of contract workers are men and 62 percent are under 45. Contract workers gain flexibility, but when business goes down, they're often the first to be fired.
Pakistan Raises Its Guard After Two Polio Vaccinators Are Gunned Down
We talk to a key official in the country's anti-polio effort to learn more about the slaying — and its impact on the campaign to wipe out the disease.
After Months In Limbo For Children's Health Insurance, Huge Relief Over Deal
The Children's Health Insurance Program drew bipartisan support for two decades. After brinkmanship over the federal budget, an agreement to end the shutdown has assured CHIP funding for six years.
British Regulators Reject Murdoch's Bid For Sky
In a setback for Rupert Murdoch family, British regulators said the planned $15 billion takeover of Sky was not in the public interest and would be blocked unless there is a way to prevent the tycoon from influencing the network's news output.
Congress Has 16 Days To Avoid Another Shutdown
Now that the government shutdown has ended, Congress has 16 days to pass another funding bill to avoid another shutdown. Lawmakers are also under pressure to come up with a bipartisan immigration bill.