15 Years Later, A Handful Of Memorials To Honor Lives Lost On Sept. 11
Memorials will be held at the World Trade Center, Pentagon and in Shanksville, Penn., today to mark the 15th anniversary of September 11.
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Black Eyed Peas Hit 'Where Is The Love?' Remixed In 2016 To Remind
In 2003, the pop group's song "Where Is the Love?" was in the top 8 on the Billboard 100. Now will.i.am has rewritten the song. He tells Rachel Martin it's been adapted to reflect the issues of 2016.
After Shootings Of Officers, Activists And Communities Fear Creeping Militarization
Oklahoma City police officers can now carry assault rifles when they're on the job. It's made critics concerned about further loss of trust.
What Does It Take To Moderate A Successful Presidential Debate?
Veteran newsman Jim Lehrer has moderated 12 presidential debates. He tells NPR's Rachel Martin that successful moderation takes careful listening, not "nifty questions."
Some Towns Treat Bikes As Trendy, But In Reading, Pa., They're Tools
The city of nearly 90,000 is making an effort to become bike-friendly as a way to cater to existing residents — many of whom bike because they have to.
California Aims To Limit Surprise Medical Bills
California Gov. Jerry Brown has on his desk a bill that aims to protect patients' pocketbooks when they're billed for treatment by an out-of-network provider at an in-network facility.
Justice Department: New Texas Voter ID Rules Are Misleading To Voters
Texas lost a lengthy legal battle over its voter ID law and had to change its rules. Now the Department of Justice says the state is misleading voters about what those new rules are.
Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Describes 'Ecstatic' Mood After Pipeline Halt
The Standing Rock Sioux are at the center of the dispute over the Dakota Access Pipeline. The tribe's chairman, David Archambault, gives his reaction to the latest court and government decisions.
Trump, Pence Make Their Pitch To Christian Conservatives
Donald Trump and running mate Mike Pence both addressed the Values Voter Summit in Washington, D.C. Attendees say they are hesitant about supporting Trump but say they strongly oppose Hillary Clinton.
In Victory For Protesters, Obama Administration Halts North Dakota Pipeline
An Obama administration decision to suspend construction on a controversial oil pipeline in North Dakota is a game changer for efforts to protect tribal lands, officials say.