Dinner in Appalachia: Finding Common Ground In Trump Country
Appalachia is thousands of miles from Nigeria. But at a potluck dinner in rural Kentucky, natives of the two places found points of connection between their cultures.
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Here's What You Need To Know About The Coming Fight Over Planned Parenthood Funding
With a Republican in the White House, the GOP and anti-abortion-rights supporters hope to succeed in defunding Planned Parenthood. But there's sure to be a fight, and the road ahead will be bumpy.
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At Least 5 People Dead In Airport Shooting In Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Officials say at least eight others were wounded and a suspect, Esteban Santiago, 26, is in custody. He is accused of firing wildly in the terminal with a gun that he had retrieved from his luggage.
On Intelligence And Russian Hacking, Are Trump And His Team Missing The Point?
The president-elect met with intelligence officials Friday about Russian hacking, but still didn't seem convinced of Russia's role in the election. Instead, he stressed none of it changed the outcome.
Suspect In Custody After Airport Shooting In Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
At least five people were killed and several others injured in a shooting at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Friday. Authorities say a suspect is in custody.
New Democratic Senate Leader Vows To Hold 'Donald Trump's Feet To The Fire'
Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York says he is open to compromise but wants to hold a hard line on protecting his party's priorities. And he is going to use the incoming president's words against him.
Trump Team Denies Obama Envoys Extensions Past Inauguration Day
The Trump transition team has told politically appointed foreign ambassadors they have to vacate their post by Inauguration Day. In a memo, the order said there would be no extensions.
New Police Chief Comes After Months Of Turmoil In Oakland, Calif.
Oakland, Calif., has a new police chief. It follows a difficult period this summer when the city burned through three chiefs in a matter of days.
New Members Of Congress Adjust To Working On Capitol Hill
As Congress comes into session, many new members are adjusting to working on Capitol Hill. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to two new members, Republican Rep. Paul Mitchell of Michigan and Democratic Rep. Val Demings of Florida.