Senate OKs Human-Trafficking Bill, Paving Way For Attorney General Vote
The human-trafficking measure had been stuck in the Senate because of an impasse over language on abortion funding. That has now been resolved.
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The 'Folk Feminism' Roots Of The Latina 'Chola' Look
Celebrities like Rihanna, Selena Gomez and Sandra Bullock have appropriated this "tough girl" aesthetic from the cholas of the 90s. But the look actually has some really radical roots.
President Obama To Visit Everglades National Park On Earth Day
President Obama will honor Earth Day Wednesday by visiting the Florida Everglades, an area greatly affected by climate change. NPR's Melissa Block talks to Florida International University ecologist Evelyn Gaiser about what damage has already been done to the region.
Business, Labor Debate Pacific Trade Deal Before Senate
Big business and big labor clashed Tuesday over whether Congress should give President Obama fast-track authority to negotiate a major trade deal.
Could It Be? Researchers Find A Hiring Bias That Favors Women
A new study shows that universities have a 2:1 preference for hiring women for STEM tenure-track positions.
FDA Ponders Putting Homeopathy To A Tougher Test
Homeopathy's popularity has exploded in recent years. Now the Food and Drug Administration is considering whether homeopathic remedies should have to be proven safe and effective.
Obama: Elizabeth Warren Is 'Wrong' On Trade
Unions blame job losses on trade deals like NAFTA signed under Bill Clinton. But President Obama argues one he's trying to strike with Pacific Rim countries is different, and it's dividing his party.
What You Need To Know About Ted Cruz
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz announced his presidential bid Monday on Twitter. If the early campaign trail is any indication of how 2016 will go, the staunch conservative will be exactly who he's always been.
5 Things You Should Know About Hillary Clinton
She started out as a Republican and hasn't driven a car since 1996. Here's what you may not know or just may not remember about the former secretary of state and first lady.
5 Things You Should Know About Sen. Rand Paul
The 52-year-old ophthalmologist has founded an eye clinic for low-income patients and once stood on the Senate floor for nearly 13 hours. Here's what else you might not know or remember.