Politics

U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah Sr., Of Philadelphia, Indicted On Corruption Charges

3:25pm July 29, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The Justice Department alleges that Fattah was involved in a wide-ranging conspiracy that included bribery, the illegal use of campaign contributions and theft of charitable funds.

President Obama Addresses African Union In Ethiopia

3:15pm July 29, 2015

by Gregory Warner

President Obama addressed the African Union in Ethiopia on Tuesday, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to do so. He encouraged African leaders to end political corruption.

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'Key & Peele' Is Ending. Here Are A Few Of Its Code Switch-iest Moments

1:34pm July 29, 2015

by Anthony Cook

From Luther the "anger translator" for President Obama to everyday situations, Key and Peele have put code-switching front and center in their comedy show.

A campaign worker live-streams Sen. Bernie Sanders speaking in Nashua, N.H. in June 2015.

Political Campaigns Go Social, But Email Is Still King

10:06am July 29, 2015

by James Doubek

Campaigns are Periscoping, Tweeting, Facebooking, Snapchatting and Instagramming. But campaigns and strategists say the biggest bang comes from new ways of using the ol' email list.

New York's LaGuardia Airport To Get Long Overdue Redesign

6:31pm July 28, 2015

NPR's Melissa Block talks to Janet R. Daly Bednarek, an aviation expert and professor at the University of Dayton, about the airport that was once thought of as a model for all U.S. airports.

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Convicted Spy Jonathan Pollard To Be Released From Prison In November

6:31pm July 28, 2015

by Carrie Johnson

Convicted spy Jonathan Pollard is expected to be released from prison in November, after serving 30 years of a life sentence.

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As of 2004, Trump told CNN he was more Democrat than Republican. So why doesn't this upset potential GOP primary voters?

Most of Donald Trump's Political Money Went To Democrats — Until 5 Years Ago

5:55pm July 28, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The man making a strong showing for the GOP presidential nomination also has a remarkably inconsistent track record as a conservative.

Greece's Lost Olive Oil: How Export Barriers Stifle Economic Growth

2:36pm July 28, 2015

Businesses in Greece are facing fundamental problems, despite the potential bailout. They struggle with tax issues, labor problems and infrastructure inadequacies. The Planet Money podcast visits olive oil entrepreneurs in Kalamata, Greece, to find out what it will take for the Greek economy to start growing.

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U.S. Olympic Committee Ends Bid To Bring 2024 Summer Games To Boston

5:57am July 28, 2015

by Curt Nickisch

The committee ended Boston's bid to host the 2024 Summer Games on Monday. Mayor Martin Walsh had sought assurances that Boston taxpayers wouldn't be left with a major bill for hosting the games.

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U.S., Turkey Plan To Create 'Islamic State Free Zone' Along Syrian Border

7:24pm July 27, 2015

by Tom Bowman

The two nations hope to push self-declared Islamic State fighters out of a swath of Syrian territory. Turkey also called an emergency NATO meeting Tuesday on ISIS threats within its borders.

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