Obama Wraps Up Vietnam Visit; Heads To Japan
Obama’s last stop of his Asia visit is Japan. David Greene talks to Evan Medeiros, former chief adviser for Asia on the National Security Council. He now heads Asia research at the Eurasia Group.
Violence Erupts At New Mexico Trump Rally
Police officers were hit by rocks as anti-Trump demonstrators charged barriers and threw various items. The police responded with smoke grenades and pepper spray.
My ‘Oriental’ Father: On The Words We Use To Describe Ourselves
President Obama recently signed a bill striking the term “Oriental” from federal law. It was a reminder for NPR’s Kat Chow of the fact that her father still uses the word — to describe himself.
Angela Duckworth Responds To A New Critique Of Grit
The author of a new meta-analysis says the importance of grit — a concept that has gained wide traction in education circles — has been exaggerated.
Baby Boomers Will Become Sicker Seniors Than Earlier Generations
The seniors of tomorrow will have much higher rates of diabetes and obesity than the seniors of today. That means higher medical bills for them — and for taxpayers, too.
Trump Gets Easy Win In Washington Primary; Clinton Wins Empty Vote
The Democratic results were somewhat surprising, as Sen. Bernie Sanders dominated the March caucuses that apportioned the state’s presidential delegates.
Business Of Disaster: Insurance Firms Profited $400 Million After Sandy
More than three years after Superstorm Sandy, NPR and PBS’s Frontline investigate the thousands still not home, the government agencies that failed to help and the companies that made millions.
Louisiana Poised To Expand Hate-Crime Law To Protect Police
Gov. John Bel Edwards is expected to sign the legislation, supported by so-called Blue Lives Matter advocates, which would allow additional penalties against people who target first responders.
Bill Cosby Ordered To Stand Trial On Sexual Assault Charges
Comedian Bill Cosby has been ordered to stand trial on sexual assault charges in Pennsylvania, a judge ruled Tuesday. The case dates back to 2004 and if convicted, Cosby could face up to 10 years in prison.
Former White House Ebola Czar Urges Congress To Act Faster On Zika
NPR’s Kelly McEvers speaks with Ron Klain, former White House Ebola response coordinator, about his op-ed piece in the Washington Post about the Zika virus. He says the U.S. needs to create a public health emergency management agency, like FEMA for health emergencies, so our country is ready to act quickly without having to wait for Congress.
CDC Report Reveals Decline In American Smokers
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report revealed 15.1 percent of adults smoked cigarettes in 2015. That is down 1.7 percent from 2014 and almost 10 percent since 1997. CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden explains what’s behind the new statistics.
Donald Trump Dredges Up Clinton Scandals Of The ’90s
The scandals of the 1990s are back as likely GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump dubs likely Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton an enabler of her husband’s extra marital affairs.
Small Ohio Town Passes Progressive Parental Leave Policy
The Village of Newburgh Heights, outside Cleveland, is a working class community of about 2,500 residents.
The Hidden Discrimination In Criminal Risk-Assessment Scores
Courtrooms across the country are increasingly using a defendant’s “risk assessment score” to help make decisions about bond, parole and sentencing. The companies behind these scores say they help predict whether a defendant will commit more crimes in the future. NPR’s Kelly McEvers talks with Julia Angwin of ProPublica about a new investigation into risk assessment scores.
U.S. Credit Card Debt To Reach $1 Trillion This Year
U.S. credit card debt is about to tip over the $1 trillion mark. NPR’s Audie Cornish talks to Mike Calhoun, president of the Center for Responsible Lending, about what the rise in debt means for the economy.
TSA Union Calls For More Screeners To Alleviate Long Security Lines
The union that represents Transportation Security Administration screeners is calling for 6,000 more screeners to help alleviate long lines at airport checkpoints. It says Congress is to blame for the staffing shortages.
For First Time In 130 Years, More Young Adults Live With Parents Than Partners
Living with mom and/or dad is more popular than any other form of living arrangement among Americans age 18-34, the Pew Research Center says.
NFL Awards Super Bowls To Atlanta, South Florida And Los Angeles
The cities will host the championship in 2019, 2020 and 2021, respectively. All three will have new or newly renovated stadiums for the games.
Justice Department To Seek Death Penalty For S.C. Church Shooting Suspect
Dylann Roof faces federal as well as state charges for the fatal shooting of nine people at a historically black church in Charleston in June 2015.
Judge Says Sexual Assault Case Against Bill Cosby Can Go To Trial
A woman who says Cosby assaulted her 12 years ago did not appear in court, but parts of a statement she gave in 2005 was read aloud. A judge decided there was enough evidence to move the case forward.
Monsanto Calls Bayer’s $62 Billion Takeover Offer ‘Financially Inadequate’
But the St. Louis-based seed company makes clear it’s still willing to negotiate with the German chemical and pharmaceutical giant.
Why Sanders Requested A ‘Recanvass’ And Not A ‘Recount’ In Kentucky
Bottom line: It’s cheaper. No actual votes will be tallied, and the difference in delegates might only be one or two even if all the votes were counted and Sanders won.
To Cut Wait Times, VA Tries MinuteClinics In Northern California
Veterans can visit 14 CVS MinuteClinics in the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento, Calif., for simple care, lab tests and prescriptions. Will the experiment work well enough to go nationwide?
Under Armour, UCLA Reach A Record $280 Million Apparel Deal
The deal follows other blockbuster agreements struck by Nike with Ohio State and the University of Texas.
Filipino Americans: Blending Cultures, Redefining Race
In his book, “The Latinos of Asia,” Anthony Christian Ocampo explores how Filipino Americans challenge traditional ideas about race and national identity.
Mosquito Hunters Set Traps Across Houston, Search for Signs of Zika
Harris County, Texas, operates one of the largest mosquito control operations in the country, with more than 50 people who trap, freeze and test mosquitoes for disease threats.
To Shorten Long Security Lines, Union Calls For More TSA Screeners
The American Federation of Government Employees has called for 6,000 new screeners to handle the rise in air travel traffic. Renee Montagne talks to union President J. David Cox.
House Panel Hearings May Lead To Impeachment Of IRS Commissioner
House Republicans make their case on Tuesday. They accuse John Koskinen of lying under oath to Congress, and under his watch, emails of a former IRS official that had been subpoenaed were destroyed.
TSA Lines Are Being Aggressively Addressed, Johnson Says
Long security lines at airports have forced hundreds of passengers to miss their flights. David Greene talks to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson about what is being done.
U.S. Firms May Be Slow To Profit From Lifting Of Arms Embargo Against Vietnam
Now that the U.S. arms embargo has been lifted, Vietnam will be able to access the latest weapons technologies from the United States. What does this mean for U.S. arms manufacturers?
‘Helping Children Succeed’ Starts At Birth; Here’s How To Do It
Paul Tough’s new book surveys the best new evidence on how to overcome the effects of poverty.
We Followed A Snowy Owl From Maryland To Ontario
In the spring of 2015, a snowy owl named Baltimore was fitted with a backpack GPS transmitter. The data that transmitter collected over the past year shines a light on a mysterious species.
Obama Lauds Vietnam; Nudges It To Improve Its Human Rights Record
Obama pressed for political reforms such as freedom of assembly. He notes that while he was able to meet with some human rights activists on Tuesday, others were barred from attending.
U.S. Supreme Court Decides Three Cases Involving Race
The justices ruled against a white jury in a Georgia murder case; for minority plaintiffs who challenged voting districts in Virginia; and for a postal employee who said he lost his job due to race.
TSA’s Head Of Security ‘Removed’ From Office, Says House Panel
The Oversight Committee has criticized TSA for giving Kelly Hoggan bonuses despite security problems under his leadership. The agency has also been under fire for long screening lines for travelers.
World’s First Surviving Septuplets, Born In ’97, Graduate From High School
The McCaugheys inspired awe and debate over fertility treatment when they were born more than 18 years ago. Now that they have graduated, the siblings plan to take different paths.
As Their Anchors Sink, Malls Try To Present Retail ‘Experience’
With more department stores closing, some owners are trying to make malls “more experiential,” adding gyms and theaters. One developer is targeting Hispanics with regular concerts and festivities.
In New Age Of Interrogations, Police Focus On Building Rapport
NPR’s Kelly McEvers talks with investigative journalist Robert Kolker, whose article in Wired explores the new police interrogation technique called rapport-building.
Hospitals Struggle With How To Innovate In Age Of New Technology
A growing number of hospitals offer state of the art technology. But what that means varies widely from hospital to hospital and in fact, many hospitals continue to grapple with how to upgrade and innovate in traditional systems. NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks to Dr. Neal Sikka, who works on innovation and technology at George Washington University Hospital.
GOP Convention Loses Corporate Sponsors Over Donald Trump
Donald Trump called the last GOP convention boring. Now he’s causing conflict, as liberal groups urge companies not to donate because of him.
As Primary Drags On, Sanders Supporters Grow More Opposed To Clinton
As Bernie Sanders fights on against Hillary Clinton, he has some goals short of the nomination in sight, while his supporters remain relatively reluctant to support Clinton.
Viacom CEO Files Lawsuit In Corporate War With Sumner Redstone
A corporate soap opera involving the CEO of Viacom and the company’s single largest shareholder intensified Monday and appears headed to a courtroom.
Red Light Camera Use Declines After Public Outrage
Red light cameras increase safety at intersections at no cost to taxpayers, but over the last several years, the number of communities using red light cameras has fallen. Community outrage is one of the main reasons there are fewer cameras. Meanwhile, safety advocates are trying to increase the number of cameras by better educating local governments on how to use them.
General Election Polls Show Tightening Race Between Trump, Clinton
Polling shows a tightening race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in head-to-head matchups. Bernie Sanders shows more strength against Trump in such polls, but there are important caveats.
Bayer Makes $62 Billion Play For Monsanto
Germany’s Bayer corporation says Monsanto is worth $62 billion. That works out to a 37 percent premium over Monsanto’s stock price from a few days ago. Bayer is sending a signal it is serious about taking over Monsanto, and it’s willing to take on a lot of debt in order to do so.
Bank of America $1.2 Billion Mortgage “Hustle” Penalty Thrown Out
An appeals court says the government didn’t prove that Countrywide intended to defraud investors.
What $62 Billion In Cash Could Buy You: Monsanto
German chemical company Bayer makes a strong offer to buy the giant U.S. agricultural firm.
Inventing A Machine That Spits Out Drugs In A Whole New Way
A refrigerator-sized machine could someday make lifesaving drugs on site when outbreaks occur or where medicine is in short supply, like on the battlefield.
Candice Hoyes Sings Blackness, Womanhood And History On Her New Jazz Album
When Candice Hoyes sings, she’s channeling a legacy of black women in jazz. Her debut album, On a Turquoise Cloud, celebrates the genre’s storied roots.
Baltimore Police Officer Found Not Guilty In Freddie Gray Case
Officer Edward Nero had faced multiple misdemeanors in connection with the arrest and subsequent death of Gray in April 2015.
Supreme Court Orders New Trial For Black Death Row Inmate Convicted By All-White Jury
It’s been nearly 30 years since the high court set new rules to counter race discrimination in the seating of juries. But in some jurisdictions, the propensity to bar black jurors has persisted.
Going There: The Future Of Water
Western states like Colorado are balancing competing demands for waterways. When recreation, agriculture and civic interests find themselves at odds, how can water resources be divided fairly?
Baltimore Officer Acquitted In Freddie Gray Case
A judge in Baltimore has found police Officer Edward Nero not guilty of charges relating to the death of Freddie Gray, who died after sustaining injuries while in police custody.
Why You Should Take A Deep Breath Before Reading The Latest Trump-Clinton Polls
It’s hyperventilate-over-polls season. Here’s some perspective to calm you down.
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