Jerry Brown's Last State Of The State Mixes Optimism And Warnings
California Gov. Jerry Brown delivered his final State of the State address on Thursday to lawmakers in Sacramento. Brown is California's longest-serving governor.
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Majority Of Americans See Trump's First Year As A Failure
A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist survey finds Americans believe Trump has divided the nation in his first year as president. But people who backed him in 2016 continue to be firmly behind him.
We Asked, You Answered: What Shaped Trump's View Of Poor Countries?
Is it fair to make a connection between the president's comments and the way aid groups and the media portray poverty? Our readers weigh in.
'Rapists,' 'Huts': Trump's Racist Dog Whistles Aren't New
On Thursday, President Trump described Haiti and most of Africa with a vulgar term. Here's why that shouldn't surprise you.
Trump Administration Opens Door To Dramatic Expansion Of Offshore Energy Leases
The proposal includes all but one of 26 "planning areas" in federal waters in the Arctic, Pacific and Atlantic, comprising about 90 percent of the outer continental shelf.
After Drug Treatment, Men In Recovery Work To Live A 'Normal Life'
For NPR's "Kitchen Table" series exploring issues from the 2016 presidential campaign, we revisit Huntington, W. Va., and follow up with three men in recovery from opioid addiction.
Disney World Adds Trump Animatronic Figure, But Likeness Is Lacking
The Hall of Presidents is updated with a new robot for every new leader. So it's not the presence of President Trump that is raising eyebrows. It's ... well, it's his face.
Trump Attends Opening Of Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Despite Controversy
Two black Democratic lawmakers who decided not to attend said Trump's presence at the opening was "an insult." But the state's GOP governor said residents should be proud Trump would be there.
Group Uses Marriage Counseling Methods To Help Bridge Political Divide
As the country's political gaps widen, the organization Better Angels hopes to close them with group counseling techniques.
What The Upheaval At A Federal Consumer Watchdog Could Mean For Students
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been a clearinghouse for student borrower complaints. Its future is now in question.