Obama Administration To Announce Executive Actions On Guns
Intended to combat gun violence, the actions include a regulatory change designed to make it harder for gun buyers to avoid background checks.
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Militants In Oregon Say They'll Leave If Local Community Asks
The anti-federalist occupiers have held part of a federal wildlife refuge since Saturday. They say they speak for two men convicted of arson on federal lands who returned to jail Monday.
Why Tortillas May Hold The Key To Healthier Babies
In the U.S., pastas and breads come with a dose of folic acid, a B vitamin that prevents severe neural tube birth defects. But it's not allowed in corn masa, a staple for Hispanic women.
Armed Protesters Occupy Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Center In Oregon
The scene was quiet Monday at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Center in Oregon as it was occupied by more than a dozen armed, anti-government supporters.
GOP Candidates Shift Focus To National Security As First Voting Nears
The calendar has finally turned to 2016, and the Republican presidential candidates are ramping up their campaigning. The theme this week is national security, an issue that unites the GOP establishment and the conservative grassroots.
Global Stock Markets Open 2016 With Sharp Dive
It's the first trading day of 2016, and it's been a rocky one. Wall Street opened the day with a sharp dive — one of the worst opening days in decades. NPR explores the China factor and other issues adding to investors' worries.
Lyft, GM Teaming Up To Create Fleet Of Driverless Cars
As part of a new partnership, the two companies also announced that they're rolling out a service for the human drivers of today to rent vehicles, rather than use their own.
Now That He's A Dad, Tanzanian Doctor Is An Advocate Of Prudent Panic
Pediatrician Namala Mkopi shares his new insights into the art of parenting and doctoring. He also tells NPR why people need to pay more attention to a disease no one likes to talk about: diarrhea.
Veterans Say Trained Dogs Help With PTSD, But The VA Won't Pay
Service dogs help veterans with physical disabilities, and there's increased interest in using dogs for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, too. A study is underway to see whether that helps.
Bill Clinton Hits The Campaign Trail For His Wife In New Hampshire
With just weeks before the first votes are cast, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton unleashes her husband on the campaign trail in New Hampshire. Bill Clinton remains a popular figure among Democrats, but he also comes with baggage.