Top Stories: Pope Francis In Myanmar; Consumer Agency In Turmoil
Also: Kenya's president takes the oath of office for a second term; President Trump will visit Capitol Hill today; and the Bali volcano keeps erupting.
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New Generation Of Transgender Americans Wants To Change Laws, Not Just Minds
Most transgender Americans say they are discriminated against, but not everyone agrees on where it's coming from according to a new NPR poll.
Parents Don't Have To Pay Debts Of Adult Children On Their Health Plans
Even though the federal health law allows young adults to stay on their parents' plan through age 26, those children are generally responsible for their own bills.
For China's High-Flying Tycoons, A Precarious Balance
Last year, China produced 101 new billionaires. But some tycoons are falling from grace — whether due to corruption, debt or their own bad investments.
In Myanmar, Pope Calls For Unity And Tolerance, But Doesn't Mention Rohingya
Francis, on a visit to the Southeast Asian country, was advised against talking specifically about the persecuted Muslim minority for fear of causing a backlash against Myanmar's Christians.
What The Upheaval At A Federal Consumer Watchdog Could Mean For Students
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been a clearinghouse for student borrower complaints. Its future is now in question.
Can Police Track You Through Your Cellphone Without A Warrant?
The Supreme Court wrestles again with interpreting the rules of the digital era and whether police need to get a search warrant to obtain cellphone location information.
Time Inc. Sold To Meredith Corp., Backed By Koch Brothers
Time announced Sunday night that it had sold itself in a deal backed by the billionaire brothers known for using their wealth and political connections to advance conservative causes.
3 Weeks After Election, It's Unclear Who Will Control Virginia House Of Delegates
Who will control Virginia's House of Delegates? Nearly three weeks after the state's election, it's still not clear thanks to three close races and administrative errors that have muddied the outcome.
Sexual Harassment Cases Often Rejected By Courts
Allegations of sexual harassment often sound like they would make a good lawsuit, but many such cases are quickly dismissed. The law sets a high bar for what constitutes sexual harassment.