Sen. Tim Scott: Charleston Shooting Was 'A Crime Of Hate'
Sen. Tim Scott, Republican of South Carolina, shares his thoughts on the shooting at the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston.
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European Union Leaders Hold Last-Minute Talks To Keep Greece From Default
It's crunch time again in the eurozone debt negotiations. Greece probably won't be able to pay back a bailout loan by the end of the month, as the country refuses to reform its pension system.
Obamacare Repeal Would Add Billions to Deficit
A new report adds to the debate over the economic impact of the Affordable Care Act in advance of a much-awaited Supreme Court ruling.
Settlement Reached To Overhaul Mississippi Juvenile Courts
The Justice Department deal follows a scathing report that uncovered systemic violations of due process rights of young people.
House Advances Bill To Give President Obama Fast Track Trade Authority
After a week of legislative maneuvering, the House passed a bill again on Thursday to allow President Obama to negotiate a free trade agreement with Pacific countries.
Pollster Tells GOP Presidential Candidates To Recognize Voter Demographics
Steve Inskeep talks to GOP pollster Whit Ayres about the 2016 Republican presidential field. What will take for the GOP to win the race? Ayres is working with Marco Rubio's presidential campaign.
Justices Give Officials More Say On Cars' Plates, Less On Roadside Signs
Justices on Thursday upheld the right of Texas to ban the Confederate battle flag from official license plates, but struck down the regulations an Arizona town imposed on churches' road signs.
He Was Born Republican Royalty, But 'Jebcito' Is From Miami
Jeb Bush grew up in Texas, summered in Maine and went to prep school in Massachusetts. But the place he and his family chose to put down roots was Miami.
Charleston, S.C., Mayor Says Shooting Is 'Impossible To Digest'
NPR's Melissa Block talks to Charleston Mayor Joe Riley about the shootings at a historic black church on Wednesday. He says it is the saddest day in his 40 years as mayor.
Congress Breathes Life Into President's Fast-Track Trade Plan
In a close vote, the House approved fast-track authority, but the fate of the trade measure is still to be determined.