How Teachers Can Help 'Quiet Kids' Tap Their Superpowers
Remember that quiet kid in class who never spoke up? In New York, teachers are learning how to make sure the ideas of introverts don't get overlooked.
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Obama Administration Eases Restrictions On Doctors Who Treat Opioid Addiction
The government is raising the limit on the number of patients a doctor can treat for opioid addiction using the drug buprenorphine to 275 from 100. The move expands office-based treatment options.
Abuse Documented In How Prisoners Are Transported Across State Lines
David Greene talks to Eli Hager of the Marshall Project about abuse in the private prisoner transportation industry. He co-authored a report published Wednesday in partnership with The New York Times.
In Virginia, A Battle To Give Former Felons The Right To Vote
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe restored voting rights to more than 200,000 ex-offenders. Now, the state's Republicans are suing the governor, who they say overstepped his authority.
Borrowers Rejoice: A Treasury Benchmark Rate Fell To Record Low
On Tuesday, interest rates fell again as investors around the world moved money into safe havens, such as U.S. Treasurys. The 10-year Treasury note yield closed below 1.4 percent for the first time.
From Tree To Tap: Maple Water Makes A Splash
Unlike syrup, which is boiled down into a thick, sticky liquid, maple water is made from unprocessed sap that is 98 percent water. Its growing popularity is a boon for local farmers.
FBI Recommends No Charges Against Hillary Clinton In Email Investigation
FBI Director James Comey recommended "no charges" against Hillary Clinton in the email investigation. But he called her out on Tuesday for being "extremely careless" in the handling of classified information.
Obama Campaigns With Hillary Clinton In Charlotte, N.C.
President Obama campaigned with Hillary Clinton for the first time this year at a rally in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday.
Trump Campaign Defends White Supremacist Tweet
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Sophie Bjork-James of Vanderbilt University about how Donald Trump's presidential campaign has inspired white supremacist groups' activity online.
Police Face Backlash Over Delayed Response To Orlando Shooting
Did police in Orlando wait too long to rescue the hostages barricaded with the shooter inside the Pulse nightclub? Some members of the public are angry about the three hours it took for the final assault on the shooter, saying the delay cost lives. A tactical expert and the police chief respond.