Bernie Sanders Rallies Students, Calls For Ending Federal Pot Ban
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders was the focus of student rallies across the country Wednesday night.
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This November, Will Kentucky Stop Voting Like It's 1865?
To understand current-day political branding in Kentucky, you have to go back to the Civil War.
Under Pressure After Debate, Bush Insists He's Not Dead Yet
Jeb Bush's debate performance raised more questions than answers about his candidacy. Bush still has some advantages, notably money, but he needs to start showing some strength in New Hampshire.
John Boehner Hands Over Speaker Reins To Paul Ryan
Wisconsin Republican Paul Ryan has been elected speaker of the House of Representatives replacing outgoing speaker, John Boehner.
Third Debate Shakes Up Dynamic Of Republican Race
The Republican presidential candidates gathered for their third debate in Colorado Wednesday. NPR reviews which candidates emerged stronger and which have some spinning to do.
FACT CHECK: Simpler Isn't Always Better When It Comes To Taxes
Republican presidential candidates pushed for what they see as a "simpler" tax code with flat taxes and fewer pages, but experts say there are big drawbacks to some of these plans.
The Unintended Consequences Of China's Birth Policy In 'One-Child'
NPR's Robert Siegel talks about the 35-year one-child policy's effects on Chinese society with Mei Fong, author of the book One Child: The Story Of China's Most Radical Experiment.
Iran Joins International Talks On Syrian Conflict In Vienna
For the first time, Iran joins the U.S. and more than a dozen other world and regional powers to discuss ending the civil war in Syria. Iran is the Syrian regime's major backer.
Pennsylvania Schools Short On Funds As Budget Stalemate Continues
The governor and legislators can't agree how to fix the deficit or how much money schools should get. Meanwhile, districts are taking out loans and racking up interest costs to keep the lights on.
GOP Candidates Clash With Each Other And Moderators In Third Debate
Republican presidential candidates gathered for their third debate on Wednesday night in Boulder, Colo. This one focused on economic issues, with Donald Trump and Ben Carson at center stage.