Why America's Schools Have A Money Problem
How much money a school can spend on its students still depends, in large part, on local property taxes. And many states aren't doing much to level the field for poor kids.
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Grass-Roots Fight To Protect Puerto Rico's Coast Scores Environmental Prize
Environmental activist Luis Jorge Rivera Herrera just won an award for grass-roots activism for his fight to protect a pristine section of Puerto Rico's coastline.
Brazilian Lawmakers Advance Impeachment Proceedings Against Dilma Rousseff
In a landmark vote Sunday, members of the country's lower house of parliament supported impeaching the Brazilian president, who is charged with tampering with state funds.
South Sudanese Gunmen Kill At Least 140 Civilians In Ethiopia, Government Says
An Ethiopian official said "bandits" who crossed over the border from South Sudan were responsible, and said Ethiopian troops are pursuing the attackers.
In Wake Of High-Magnitude Quake, Ecuador Assesses Scope Of Destruction
Ecuador is assessing the damage and death toll after a powerful earthquake. Thomas Hollywood, director of Catholic Relief Services in South America, gives us the latest from the capital, Quito.
Brazilian Lawmakers Weigh Whether To Advance Impeachment Against Rousseff
The lower house of Parliament plans to vote Sunday on whether to send impeachment proceedings against President Dilma Rouseff to the Senate for a possible trial. Reporter Caroline Osborne has more.
Will The Pope's Focus On Migrants Change The International Debate?
Pope Francis visited the Greek island of Lesbos to focus on the troubles of migrants. Reporter Joanna Kakissis talks with NPR's Michel Martin about the trip and its possible effects.
The Epidemiologist Who Gave CNN Sass For Asking A Stupid Question
In a new memoir, Dr. Mary Guinan reflects on 40 years as a disease detective for the CDC.
How Will The Pope's Invitation To Refugees Impact The Migrant Crisis?
Pope Francis is back at the Vatican this morning after his visit to the front lines of Europe's migrant crisis in Greece. Francis took 12 Syrians with him to Rome as a "humanitarian gesture."
New Polio Vaccine Rolled Out In Massive Synchronized Worldwide Switch
155 countries and territories are switching to a different polio vaccine, in what health officials say is the next step to completely eradicating the disease worldwide.