Politics

How The Pentagon Spent Millions On Sports Teams For Military-Friendly Events

8:05pm November 05, 2015

A Senate report released by Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake found that the Pentagon paid sports leagues to market its military. Flake talks with NPR's Robert Siegel about the findings.

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Bing Crosby, who was one of the most popular musicians of the time, recorded "Ballad for Americans."

'Ballad For Americans' Sent 'Message Of Unity' In 1940 Presidential Race

7:57pm November 05, 2015

by Ben Shapiro

In the 1940 presidential campaign, one song reached across party lines and had everyone cheering. It was an unlikely hit: "The Ballad for Americans," an operatic folk cantata that ran 10 minutes.

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GOP Lawmakers Reluctant To Act On ISIS War Authorization Request

7:37pm November 05, 2015

by David Welna

President Obama's decision to send special operations ground forces into Syria is again prompting calls for specific authorization from Congress to wage war.

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Politics & Government

Rubio Steps Up Presidential Campaign In New Hampshire

7:24pm November 05, 2015

by Don Gonyea

Until recently, Sen. Marco Rubio has kept a fairly low profile in the GOP presidential race. Now he's starting to show momentum, and is eclipsing his political mentor Jeb Bush.

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N.Y. Attorney General Investigates Whether Exxon Mobil Lied On Climate Change

6:10pm November 05, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

Investigators want to know if the company deceived investors and the public about risks associated with climate change. The company protests that it has included those risks in its reports for years.

Politics & Government

Elon Poll: Carson Opens Wider Lead Over Trump In GOP Primary

5:15pm November 05, 2015

by Sean Bueter

Presidential contender Ben Carson now has a double-digit lead over his nearest competitor among North Carolina Republicans, according to

Export-Import Bank Renewal Is Included In House-Approved Transportation Bill

5:13pm November 05, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The legislation provides billions in funding for roads and transit. A similar bill has already been approved by the Senate, including a provision that renews the Export-Import Bank's charter.

Myanmar's Pro-Democracy Opposition Leader Vies For Power As Elections Near

4:38pm November 05, 2015

by Anthony Kuhn

Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has said she would be "above the president" if her party wins the elections on Sunday.

Moscow Rejects Idea That Bomb Brought Down Airliner

4:38pm November 05, 2015

by Corey Flintoff

Russian officials say that any suggestion that a bomb caused the Metrojet crash in Egypt is premature, and that if the British government has specific information, it should be shared with Moscow.

In New Book From Elder Bush, Strong Words For His Son's Administration

4:38pm November 05, 2015

by Ron Elving

In excerpts from an upcoming biography of George H.W. Bush, the former president offers criticism of key members of his son's administration who were key architects of the 2003 invasion of Iraq.