Obama Urges Other Nations To Take Action On Climate Change
In Paris, President Obama made the case for taking action against climate change and addressed the ongoing fight against ISIS.
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In Wake Of Paris Attacks, Chris Christie Sees An Opportunity
The New Jersey governor is showing off his credentials as a former prosecutor to argue he can fight terrorism.
Paris Climate Talks Face A Familiar Hurdle — American Politics
The U.S. and China are the world's two largest polluters, but the will to do something about climate change is lower in both than in the rest of the world. In the U.S., there's a party split.
After Planned Parenthood Shooting, Obama Again Calls For Action On Guns
While many GOP presidential hopefuls have denounced the attacks on Planned Parenthood, some push back on liberal critics who say heated anti-abortion rhetoric played a role in the rampage.
Germany Approves Plans To Support International Coalition Fighting ISIS
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with German Ambassador to the United States, Peter Wittig, about Chancellor Angela Merkel's decision to commit troops to the ongoing fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria.
Congress Strikes Deal On 5-Year Transportation Bill
For the first time in a decade, congressional leaders have reached a bipartisan agreement on a long-term bill to fix, maintain and expand the nation's roads, bridges, rails and mass transit.
Clinton Emails: 'ROLF,' Plus 'Mittens' Romney And Newt The 'Grinch'
The latest release of the Democratic presidential candidate's emails from her controversial private server total 7,825 pages, including portions of 328 documents that were upgraded to "Confidential."
Why Hasn't Rand Paul Inherited His Father's Success?
Iowa provided a strong base of support for Ron Paul in the 2012 presidential race. But several factors have driven voters to candidates other than his son Rand.
Black Pastor Calls Trump Meeting A 'Get-Played Moment'
Trump had said he'd be endorsed by 100 black religious leaders at a Monday press conference. Instead, there was a 2 1/2-hour meeting, with requests for apologies — and Trump gave none.
A Forgotten Presidential Candidate From 1904
The extraordinary life of George Edwin Taylor and what it can tell us about politics in America — then and now.