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Social Media Posts May Complicate Prosecution Of Sexual Assault
Monday, November 20, 2017
Social media has played a prominent role in surfacing many of the sexual assault and harassment cases that dominate headlines. But those posts may hinder bringing criminal charges in these cases.
News Brief: Ala. Election Draws Near, Court Rules On Kenya's Election
Monday, November 20, 2017
Three Alabama newspapers urged voters not to elect GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore, who's accused of sexual misconduct. In Kenya, judges dismissed a pair of petitions challenging the Oct. 26 vote.
News Brief: Accusations Against Franken, House Tax Overhaul Win
Friday, November 17, 2017
A Los Angeles radio host says now-Sen. Al Franken forced himself on her while the two were on a USO tour in 2006. And, the House has passed its massive 1.4 trillion dollar tax overhaul.
News Brief: Tax Plan Vote, 2 Women Describe Moore's Advances
Thursday, November 16, 2017
House Republicans hope to vote Thursday on their tax overhaul legislation. The Senate's measure is working its way through committee. And, Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore faces new allegations.
News Brief: China Lavishes Trump With Red-Carpet Treatment
Thursday, November 09, 2017
President Trump and his Chinese counterpart held bilateral meetings in Beijing and then made a joint appearance before the press. And, how do ordinary Chinese view America and the president?
News Brief: Texas Church Shooting, Trump's Asia Trip
Monday, November 06, 2017
Twenty-six people are dead after a gunman opened fire in a rural Texas church. The suspect was later found dead. President Trump is monitoring developments from Japan, while on a trip to Asia.
I Don't 'Remember Much' About Papadopoulos Meeting, President Says
Friday, November 03, 2017
Trump's remarks involve a meeting he attended last year with campaign workers that included George Papadopoulos, who has pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about the Russia matter.
Manafort, Gates Indicted By Mueller Special Investigation
Monday, October 30, 2017
Three people have been indicted by Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation, including former Trump Campaign Manager Paul Manafort. NPR Justice correspondent Ryan Lucas has the latest.
With Whitefish Deal Canceled, What's Next For Puerto Rico's Recovery?
Monday, October 30, 2017
Puerto Rico is canceling the controversial $300 million contract for work rebuilding the island's electric grid. How does that affect recovery efforts, and who's now going to rebuild the power lines?
Southwest Airlines To Offer (Inflict?) Live Music On Select Flights
Monday, October 30, 2017
Picture it. You've just settled in for your flight, ordered yourself a glass of wine. All of a sudden, your moment of plane zen is interrupted by a guitar. As in a band, on your plane, playing music.
It's A Big Week For Trump's Tax Overhaul, But Russia Looms
Monday, October 30, 2017
It could be a pivotal week in Washington, D.C., as Republicans unveil their bill to overhaul the tax system. Investigations into Russian involvement in the 2016 election will also be back in the news.
Facebook's Blind Spot: Connecting The World, For Better Or Worse
Monday, October 30, 2017
Facebook measures how much you like, click, share. But the company has been slow to record the harm that occurs when people are connected, like through fake news and hate speech. Here's a closer look at Mark Zuckerberg's blind spot.
News Brief: Niger Firefight, Trump Has Lunch With GOP Senators
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Many questions remain about the ambush in Niger that led to the deaths of four American soldiers. President Trump heads to the Capitol to sell his agenda during lunch with Republican senators.
'Like Electricity': Jascha Heifetz Made His American Debut 100 Years Ago
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Music commentator Miles Hoffman remembers the remarkable Carnegie Hall debut of the violinist, considered by many to be one of the greatest in history.
News Brief: The White House Refocuses, Bergdahl's Sentencing Hearing
Monday, October 23, 2017
President Trump plans to tackle taxes and the opioid crisis this week. And, former Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl will be sentenced after pleading guilty to desertion charges.
News Brief: Trump's Call To Widow, Border Wall With Mexico
Friday, October 20, 2017
The White House is bogged down in controversy surrounding a call President Trump made to a military widow. Near San Diego, the administration is constructing prototypes of the proposed border wall.
Astronaut Scott Kelly's Latest Mission: A Book
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
After a year in space, Kelly says, writing a book was harder than he thought — but still, he adds, "If I write a bad sentence people are only going to get angry with me. They're not going to die."
Decision Not To Publish Weinstein Story Roils NBC
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Before the New York Times broke the Harvey Weinstein story, journalist Ronan Farrow gave the story to NBC News. NPR's David Folkenflik says they rejected it, despite Farrow having ample evidence.
'It's Sorrow You Can Jam To': St. Vincent On 'Masseduction'
Thursday, October 12, 2017
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to Annie Clark about David Bowie, bad interview questions and her moody, emotionally direct fifth album as St. Vincent.
Morning News Brief: Wine Country Fires, Clean Power Plan
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
At least 10 people have died in wildfires, forcing residents in wine country north of San Francisco to flee as homes went up in flames. And, the EPA plans to withdraw from the Clean Power Plan.