Ryan: Americans 'Shouldn't Accept Ugliness' In Politics 'As The Norm'
"Personalities come and go. But principles? Principles endure," House Speaker Paul Ryan said Wednesday, in a not-so-subtle jab at Donald Trump.
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For The VA's Broken Health System, The Fix Needs A Fix
After scandals around veterans waiting too long for care in 2014, Congress pushed through a $10 billion fix to get those vets care, fast. Now it's almost unanimous: The fix is broken.
Federal, State Moves Aim To Protect LGBT Workers
Discrimination based on one's sex is illegal in the workplace, but how about sexual orientation? A federal agency is suing employers for allegedly discriminating against gay and lesbian workers.
Despite The Awkward Timing, Argentina Welcomes Obama
The president's visit falls on the 40th anniversary of Argentina's military coup that led to the so-called Dirty War. He has promised to declassify documents shedding light on what the U.S. knew.
Officials Consider How U.S. Airports Could Stop A Brussels-Style Attack
Authorities around the world are boosting security at airports and train stations after the suicide-bombings in Belgium. One option, used in other countries, is screening passengers at the front door.
After 24 Hours, Man At Top Of 80-Foot Sequoia Tree Climbs Down
A man who climbed an enormous tree in downtown Seattle on Tuesday morning and stayed there overnight repeatedly rebuffed police negotiators before climbing down safely on Wednesday.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments In Obamacare Birth Control Challenge
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case challenging an Obamacare provision on birth control coverage on religious freedom grounds.
Republicans Challenge Plans To Close Gitmo After Brussels Attacks
President Obama's plan to close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay got its first formal hearing in Congress. Republicans said after the Brussels attacks, allies wanting to close the prison are likely reconsidering. And if the Guantanamo prison is a recruiting tool for terrorists, they asked, would not an American lockup have the same effect? Officials also confirmed that released detainees have killed Americans.
Tennessee Lawmakers Discontinue Controversial Fetal Assault Law
A small but pivotal group of Tennessee representatives voted Tuesday to discontinue one of the state's most divisive criminal laws. Known as "fetal assault," the measure empowered prosecutors to arrest women who abuse heroin or pain pills during pregnancy, if their babies were born dependent.
Colleges Look To Stand Out With Personalized Acceptance Notices
Colleges are stepping up the competition to enroll the best students. One new development is personalized acceptance notices — whether they're fake news alerts, a visit from the marching band, or a letter hand-delivered by the college president himself. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Wheaton College President Dennis Hanno about hand delivering letters to accepted students.