#MemeOfTheWeek: Bernie Sanders And His @berniethoughts
A parody Twitter account all about Bernie Sanders blurs the line between mockery and admiration. The account's creator says that's just fine.
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Billionaire Former N.Y. Mayor Bloomberg Eyeing Possible White House Bid
With a Ted Cruz or Donald Trump GOP nomination looking possible and Bernie Sanders gaining on the Democratic side, the former New York City mayor and billionaire is seriously eyeing a White house run.
Young People Surprised By Risky Synthetic Drugs They Considered Safe
Cities across the U.S. have seen surges in ER visits and hospitalizations tied to an evolving category of chemical substances, such as K2 or Spice. What can be done?
Activists Mobilize Iowa's Growing Latino Population Towards Caucuses
For the first time, the Latino vote is being targeted in a systematic way to urge caucus participation from thousands. With the state's small but fast-growing Latino community, it's no easy task.
Flint Families Make Tough Sacrifices Amid Contaminated Water
Like many residents of Flint, Mich., She'a Cobb doesn't trust the water that comes out of her faucets. So now, everyday is a carefully orchestrated one — from brushing her teeth to taking a shower.
From Streets To Stage, Two Dance Worlds See Harmonization And Chaos
When a San Francisco-based choreographer decided to take turf dancers off of the streets and trains of Oakland and put them on stage with ballet dancers, chaos ensued. Until she let them all improv together.
So You Want To Eat Snow. Is It Safe? We Asked Scientists
As it falls, snow forms a sort of net for catching pollutants in the atmosphere. Pesticides and dirt from soil can also end up in there. Still, most researchers told us they'd eat it, with caveats.
After Long-Criticized Diversity Issue, Film Academy Votes To Change
The people in charge of the Oscars have announced reforms to increase diversity in their organization and in the awards. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to Neda Ulaby.
How Forecasters' Predictions On Mid-Atlantic Snowstorm Are Faring
This week was a big one for weather forecasters. We talked to two experts about their predictions on Thursday, and we follow up in the middle of the storm on Saturday, to see how well they did.
Investigating Why Iowa Has Caucuses And Why Iowans Vote First In Presidential Elections
In less than a month, Iowa voters will be first to choose who they want to be president, thanks to the Iowa caucuses. We find out why those caucuses are first, and if it's fair that they are.