To Be Young, 'Gifted' And Black, It Helps To Have A Black Teacher
A new study finds black students are half as likely as white students to be assigned to a gifted program. Unless their teacher looks like them.
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A Place Where U.S. Troops Are Very Close To ISIS
U.S. peacekeeping troops have been based for decades in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, where the greatest danger was often sunburn. But with extremists now nearby, the mission has become far riskier.
Coast Guard Halts Search For Marines In Helicopter Crash
The search for any potential survivors turned up life rafts, but no one was aboard. The operation now becomes one of salvage and recovery.
'Hidden History' Of Koch Brothers Traces Their Childhood And Political Rise
Jane Mayer, author of Dark Money, says the Kochs didn't grow up in "the usual cozy, all-American family." Their parents were away much of the time, and competition between the brothers was fierce.
Sarah Palin Endorses Donald Trump At Rally In Iowa
Sarah Palin endorsed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a rally in Ames, Iowa, on Tuesday night. Trump is holding onto his lead in Iowa where the caucuses are less than two weeks away.
Michigan Governor On Water Crisis: 'We Will Fix This'
Gov. Rick Snyder is facing calls for his resignation over tap water contamination in Flint. In his State of the State address on Tuesday, Snyder said he would release his emails from 2014 and 2015.
Supreme Court To Review If Obama Immigration Actions Were 'Faithfully Executed'
The court said Tuesday it would rule by summer on the legality of President Obama's executive action granting temporary legal status to as many as 4.5 million people who entered the U.S. illegally.
How A Great Teacher Cultivates Veggies (And Kids) In The Bronx — In 17 Photos
Science teacher Stephen Ritz and his students live in a food desert. His solution: Grow 100 bags of fresh fruits and vegetables a week — in the classroom.
Yosemite National Park Entangled In Trademark Dispute Over Landmark Names
Yosemite is caught in a trademark dispute with an outgoing concessionaire. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Jeremie Kramer who worked at some of the hotels and recreation sites that may change names.
Pew Report Outlines Potential Impact Of Latinos On Presidential Politics
Latino voters are expected to make up about 12 percent of the electorate this presidential election. There are about 27 million eligible voters, and the majority of them are young, which makes this a voter group that has the potential to influence elections for generations to come. The only catch is voter turnout among young Latinos is the lowest of any racial group.