9 Questions About The Debt Ceiling, Answered
"It's time for this again?" you ask. Yes. Yes it is. Now you can be prepared for the upcoming battle.
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Neurosurgeon: McCain's Recovery From Brain Surgery Might Take Weeks
Neurosurgeon Peter Nakaji says that the operation performed on Sen. John McCain to remove a blood clot from his brain gets people home within days, but they still need time to recover.
Democratic Senator Glad GOP's Bill Is Sidelined, But Sees Long Fight Ahead
Michigan's Debbie Stabenow says apparent defeat of Republicans' health care effort in the Senate is "great news," but notes that earlier attempts have been forsaken and rebooted.
State Department Certifies Iran's Compliance With Nuclear Deal
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told Congress that Tehran is sticking to the 2015 deal that has been harshly criticized by President Trump.
Why Aren't Students Showing Up For College?
According to research, between 10 and 40% of kids who intend to go to college at high school graduation don't show up in the fall. This phenomenon, known as "summer melt," has puzzled universities.
#EbonyOwes: 99 Problems And Money Is One
A number of writers, editors, photographers and illustrators are still waiting to be paid by the magazine for work that was published in February. The owners say they will "honor [their] commitment."
Deadly Arizona Flash Flood Created '40-Foot Wide Black Wave'
The victims were all from one Phoenix family, who had been celebrating a birthday alongside a popular swimming hole, unaware that summer thunderstorms had just dropped heavy rains upstream.
Trump's 'Made In America' Week Highlights Products Made In The U.S.
The White House is showcasing products that are made in the U.S.A. this week, drawing an unintended contrast with the Trump Organization's own practices of making products overseas.
Sen. McCain's Recovery From Blood Clot Surgery Threatens GOP Health Care Vote
The imperiled Senate health care bill hit an unexpected hurdle over the weekend with a health scare that is keeping GOP Sen. John McCain home in Arizona. Without his vote, the bill cannot pass.
Trump Administration Moves To Defund Teen Pregnancy Research Programs
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Texas A&M professor Kelly Wilson about the Trump administration's moves to defund teen pregnancy research programs, including the program she leads at Texas A&M.