Pilot Programs Help Former Convicts Find Housing
A few cities around the country have programs allowing some former felons to move in with relatives who live in public housing.
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With Militants Occupying Ancestral Land, Native Tribe Is 'Very Offended'
Armed men are occupying an Oregon wildlife refuge, demanding the federal government give up the land. But there's another group with roots there: the Burns Paiute tribe. And they're not happy.
How Obama's Proposals Are Playing Out At Gun Shows
Who's a gun dealer and who's not? Vendors and buyers at a Miami gun show have mixed reactions to the president's action on guns.
What Does El Niño Precipitation Mean For California Drought?
It's finally raining in California, but will the El Niño storms be enough to refill the state's reservoirs? Can the water be collected? Alice Walton of the LA Times talks with NPR's Rachel Martin.
Republicans Want To Change The Conversation About Poverty
Sen. Tim Scott hosted a forum on poverty for presidential candidates on Saturday. He talks about why he wants to change the way the Republican Party talks about the issue.
Economy And Immigration: What's Dividing Republicans
Amidst major economic development and an immigration influx, a trip to Charlotte, N.C., reveals trends within the Republican Party that are taking place across cities facing similar issues.
How $220M Changed A Lottery Winner
NPR's Rachel Martin spoke with Brad Duke a few years ago about his $220 million lottery win in 2005. We called him back this week because numbers for the biggest Powerball jackpot were drawn Saturday.
How Actor Sean Penn Came To Interview 'El Chapo' For 'Rolling Stone'
Rolling Stone published the interview Saturday night with the Mexican druglord. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with NPR's David Folkenflik and NPR's Carrie Kahn about how this meeting came about.
Seeking To Expand Voter Reach, GOP Leaders Hold Poverty Forum
House Speaker Paul Ryan and Sen. Tim Scott hosted a forum in South Carolina Saturday on how Republicans plan to combat poverty. About half of the GOP presidential candidates shared their ideas.
San Diego Stumped On How To Stop The Stink
Sea lion poop is frustrating residents in the San Diego neighborhood of La Jolla who pay top dollar for their ocean views. But fixing the problem isn't as simple as just scraping off the waste.