Olympic National Park Targeting Mountain Goats For Removal
Likely introduced in the 1920s as prey for hunters, the animals proliferated and now park officials are looking at ways of getting rid of them.
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Israel: Metal Detectors Will Be Removed From Jerusalem Holy Site
The prime minister's office says security forces will use other technology around a mosque complex where two Israeli police officers were killed. Angry Muslim worshippers prayed next to the machines.
Mass. High Court: Local Authorities Can't Detain People Without Charges For ICE
The practice known as "ICE detainers" allowed state officers to detain immigrants who would otherwise be free to leave, in order to give federal immigration authorities a longer look at their status.
New Senate Campaign Ad For Mo Brooks Features Baseball Practice Shooting
"This makes my stomach turn," said an aide to Rep. Steve Scalise of a fellow Republican's ad. The video opens with sound from last month's shooting that left Scalise seriously injured.
How Crisis Pregnancy Center Clients Rely On Medicaid
Medicaid pays for nearly half the births in the U.S., and centers that counsel women against abortion often help pregnant women enroll in Medicaid so they don't have to worry about health care costs.
Are Helicopter Parents Ruining Summer Camp?
In a wired world, summer camp is one of the last phone-free zones. But campers, staff and especially parents don't always appreciate the message.
Jared Kushner's Statement To Congress About Russia, Annotated
The president's son-in-law and senior adviser said Monday he "did not collude with Russia." NPR journalists annotated Kushner's full statement about his role in the campaign and contact with Russians.
Democrats' 'Better Deal' Aims To Reclaim A Populist Image
In an effort to drive a message ahead of next year's elections, Democrats promised more and better jobs, lower-cost prescription drugs and a crackdown on corporations that ship jobs overseas.
Feeling 'Young, Scrappy And Hungry'? Have A 'Hamilton'-Inspired Meal
It was only a matter of time before fans of the Broadway hit sought out culinary tributes to their most treasured folk hero. Here are historically minded ideas to eat like the Founding Father.
Despite Climate Change Setbacks, Al Gore 'Comes Down On The Side Of Hope'
Even though President Trump promised to pull the U.S. from the Paris climate accord, Al Gore still sees an "excellent chance" of meeting the accord's commitments to reduce global warming.