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President Obama delivers the 2015 State of the Union address. Only about 40 percent of State of the Union requests get through Congress. For Obama, it's been even lower.

CHART: How Much Gets Done From State Of The Union Speeches?

10:37am January 12, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

A big part of any State of the Union address is the list of policy proposals for Congress. But do those ideas go anywhere? Here's how well recent presidents have done on this measure.

Sean Penn Faces Backlash Over 'Rolling Stone' Story On 'El Chapo'

11:37pm January 11, 2016

by David Folkenflik

The actor Sean Penn is facing criticism over his interview with the drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman for Rolling Stone. But some of the criticism may be misdirected.

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The Trouble With Talking Toys

9:11pm January 11, 2016

by Cory Turner

New research says some "educational" toys for infants actually get in the way of learning.

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Supreme Court Weighs Changes That Would Hurt Public Unions' Bottom Lines

8:24pm January 11, 2016

by Nina Totenberg

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday about whether public employee unions should be able to collect some dues from nonmembers. A majority of the justices seemed to be leaning against it.

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Clinton, Sanders Get Tough On Policy Differences In Close Iowa Race

7:47pm January 11, 2016

by Tamara Keith

The Democratic presidential candidates are in Iowa Monday, three weeks ahead of the caucuses. With polls showing a tight race, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are highlighting differences.

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Golden Globes Deliver Surprises In Television Categories

7:47pm January 11, 2016

by Eric Deggans

This year's Golden Globes did not come without some surprises, especially in the TV categories. Amazon's Mozart in the Jungle won best TV comedy, and the show's main character, Gael Garcia Bernal, won best actor in the category. USA's Mr. Robot beat out Fox's Empire and HBO's Game of Thrones in the Best TV drama category. NPR reviews some of these unexpected wins.

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State Of The Union Response: 5 Things To Know About S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley

7:33pm January 11, 2016

The Indian-American governor will give the GOP address after President Obama's State of the Union on Tuesday. Her pick intensified speculation that she could be a top vice presidential pick for 2016.

Anatomy Of Addiction: How Heroin And Opioids Hijack The Brain

7:15pm January 11, 2016

by Jack Rodolico

Roughly 2.5 million Americans are addicted to heroin and opioids like Oxycontin. Researchers say addiction takes over the brain's limbic reward system, impairing decision making, judgment and memory.

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Extradition Of 'El Chapo' Could Take Years, So Why Does The U.S. Want Him?

6:51pm January 11, 2016

The extradition of Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán to the United States could take years. NPR explores why the U.S. wants him and what is known about his time as a fugitive.

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