Russia's Troubled Economy Overlooked In 2017
Despite economic troubles, Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to lead the race for the country's upcoming elections.
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For Puerto Ricans Displaced By Maria, A First Christmas Away From Home
Thousands of people who fled the island after Maria will celebrate the holidays elsewhere this year. For one family, that means adjusting their tropical traditions for the frigid New England winter.
Trump Uses Twitter To Criticize FBI, Deputy Director Andrew McCabe
President Trump is once again lashing out at the FBI, mounting a Twitter attack against Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, who's planning to retire soon.
Sorting Through The Overhauled Tax Code
This week on the Call-In we wanted to know what questions you had about the tax cut President Trump signed into law on Friday. Now, we try to answer some of them.
In Practice, Police Accountability Is Not The Main Function Of Body Cameras
Police departments across the country have adopted body cameras to counter claims of abuse. But as they become more routine, cameras are turning into key tools for prosecutors.
New Tax Code Has Long Route Ahead Before It Can Be Implemented
Steven Rosenthal of the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center speaks with NPR's Lauren Frayer about how the IRS is scrambling to translate the new tax law into rules, regulations, and forms.
Top Miss America Leadership Resign Following Report Of Derogatory Emails
CEO Sam Haskell and board chair Lynn Weidner are stepping down under pressure regarding emails that contained crude language disparaging former pageant winners were published by HuffPost on Thursday.
In Puerto Rico, A Generator's Buzz Powers One Singer's Musical Imagination
In Puerto Rico, some people without power are relying on generators for electricity. Merengue singer Joseph Fonseca was inspired by the rumble of those machines, which led to his latest hit song.
Trump Seizes On Reports FBI's Deputy Director Plans To Retire In Early 2018
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe's retirement has been rumored, but the Washington Post reported he plans to step down after he becomes eligible to receive full pension benefits as early as March.
Rand Paul Gets Into The Holiday Spirit With A Festivus Tweetstorm
The Kentucky senator wished his 1.86 million Twitter followers a "Happy Festivus" — a made-up holiday meant to poke fun at the commercialization of Christmas.