Total Failure: The Mountain That Got Away
In 2014, Emily Harrington set out to climb the tallest peak in Southeast Asia. She had to turn back with the summit in sight.
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If The Individual Insurance Market Crashes, Can People Still Get Coverage?
The Trump administration is putting pressure on the fragile market for individuals who buy their own health coverage, which will almost certainly mean higher prices and fewer choices next year.
Kansas Tax Cut Experiment Comes To An End As Lawmakers Vote To Raise Taxes
Legislators have rolled back a series of major tax cuts that became an example for conservative lawmakers around the country but didn't deliver the growth promised by Gov. Sam Brownback.
Amazon Lowers Prime Membership Rate For Low-Income Customers
Amazon and Walmart are in a battle for low-income shoppers. Now Amazon is cutting the $10.99 monthly rate on its Prime membership to $5.99 for people who receive government assistance.
Asked About Discrimination, Betsy DeVos Said This 14 Times
The education secretary told lawmakers at a hearing, "Let me be clear: Schools that receive federal funds must follow federal law." If only federal law were clear.
Hey Higher Ed, Why Not Focus On Teaching?
Stanford's Carl Wieman won a Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics. With a new book, he continues his efforts to spark systemic changes in how universities teach science.
Reports: AG Sessions Offered To Resign Amid Trump Anger At Recusal
Sessions was among Trump's most ardent supporters in 2016, but according to reports from ABC News and others, the president remains furious with his choice to recuse himself from Russia inquiries.
What We Know About Reality Winner, Government Contractor Accused Of NSA Leak
Winner, a 25-year-old Air Force veteran, is accused of mailing classified material to an online news outlet. A report Monday in The Intercept details a Russian cyberattack on U.S. election systems.
U.S.-Backed Forces Launch Offensive Against ISIS In Raqqa, Syria
U.S. military commanders announced that allied forces in Syria have launched their offensive against the ISIS capital of Raqqa. NPR takes a look at how close this brings the end of the war.
'Called To Rise': Dallas Police Chief On Overcoming Racial Division
Last year, Dallas Police Chief David Brown was the face of leadership after a gunman killed five police officers during a protest. He has since retired from the force and wrote a book about his life.