Ben Carson To Endorse Donald Trump
The retired neurosurgeon will throw his support to his former rival on Friday, Trump announced during Thursday night's debate.
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Publishing Heavyweights Petition White House, Congress To End Cuba Book Embargo
The petition, which comes just before President Obama's historic visit to the island nation, says the embargo is "harmful to book culture" and "counter to American ideals of free expression."
Florida Tomato Pickers Become Part Of Democratic Debate
The fight to improve wages and working conditions hit the national stage over the past week, both in a Bernie Sanders campaign video and Wednesday night's debate in Miami.
Trump Rally Attendee Charged With Punching Protester In The Face
The apparent assault comes on the heels of other recent altercations at presidential candidate Donald Trump's rallies.
California To Permit Medically Assisted Suicide As Of June 9
Terminally ill Californians will legally be able to get medicine from doctors to end their own lives. The end of the state's special legislative session Thursday made it official.
U.S. Attorneys Respond To Apple In Court, Call Privacy Concerns 'A Diversion'
The government says Apple has cited broad generalities in its refusal to help the FBI circumvent an iPhone's security features — and argues that the FBI's request is, in contrast, modest and specific.
Apple Vs. The Government, In Their Own Words
How hard would it be for Apple to write the software the FBI wants? Should the order be up to the courts, or Congress? How is the First Amendment involved? The two parties lay out their arguments.
California Lawmakers Vote To Raise Smoking Age To 21
If Gov. Jerry Brown signs the bill, California will become the second state, after Hawaii, to raise the age limit for buying tobacco products from 18 to 21.
Recent Campaign Events Question Role Of Police At Political Rallies
Recent presidential campaign events are raising questions about the role of police at political rallies. NPR explores whether police are there to keep the peace or to do the bidding of campaigns.
Fighting Extremism With Knowledge: Learning The Lessons Of Muhammad
Many Muslims say radicals who cite the Prophet Muhammad to justify violence misrepresent his teachings. To combat ISIS, they say, means strengthening the faithful's understanding of Islam's founder.