Americans Oppose School Closures, But Research Suggests They're Not A Bad Idea
In a new poll, 84 percent of Americans say they'd rather a failing school be reorganized than shut down.
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Trump Affirms Tough Immigration Stance After Visiting Mexican President
On Wednesday, Donald Trump met with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto. Hours later, he gave a speech on immigration where he promised to build a border wall and empower a new deportation force. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Sean Sullivan, a reporter for The Washington Post, about Trump's stance on immigration.
Dallas Police Chief David Brown Announces Retirement
Dallas Police Chief David Brown announced Thursday he is retiring from his position. Brown, a 33-year veteran of the department, did not give a reason for leaving the force. His retirement is effective Oct. 22.
Dallas Police Chief David O. Brown Announces His Retirement
In his statement, Brown suggests that the July 7 sniper attack that claimed the lives of five officers has taken its toll. He is ending his 33-year career with the police.
The Making Of Clinton And Trump
The 2016 presidential campaign has, in many ways, become a question of character. In this hour long special, Rachel Martin digs into how
FDA Fees On Industry Haven't Fixed Delays In Generic Drug Approvals
Four years after user fees were imposed to speed up the review of generic drug applications by the Food and Drug Administration, more than 4,000 generics remain in limbo.
Amid Breakdowns, Navy Struggles To Make New Ships Work
The Navy's littoral combat ships are plagued by problems including engine failure and power losses. The ships were supposed to be nimble and versatile but instead have proved costly and ineffective.
Presidential Candidates Sharply Divided Over NATO
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Angela Stent, a Brookings senior fellow and director of the Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies at Georgetown University, about the presidential candidates' positions on NATO and the U.S. relationship with Russia.
Conservationists Review Efforts To Restore California's Bighorn Sheep
This time of year, the endangered bighorn sheep of Southern California gather at desert watering holes. Conservationists use these huddles to see how efforts to restore the population are going.
Obama Administration Convenes More Review Boards For Gitmo Prisoners
The Obama administration is increasing the number of review boards it convenes for Guantanamo Bay detainees as it works to empty the detention facility of as many people as possible.