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nprs interview with president obama about obamas...

President Obama spoke with NPR's Steve Inskeep. Steve Inskeep: You've been told,I mediate,...

transcript and video: president obamas interview...

President Obama spoke with NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg on Thursday approximately...

state of the union and nprs live reality check

President Obama delivered his final State of the Union address Tuesday night,followed by South...

why has the death penalty grown increasingly rare?

The last execution scheduled in the U.S. for the year is set for Tuesday in Georgia. But capital...

forget the book, have you read this irresistible...

Whatever the used adage might warn,there is a bit of merit to judging a book by its cover — if...

thousands leave maryland prisons with health...

Stacey McHoul left jail last summer with a history of heroin use and depression and only a few days...

economy and immigration: whats dividing...

In 10 months,Americans will go to the polls to pick the next U.S. president. When they cast their...

fact check: clintons speech on trump and atlantic...

Hillary Clinton spoke in Atlantic City,N.J. Wednesday, calling for more jobs in the city and...

inside trumps closed door meeting, held to...

Most Donald Trump events kick off with music from Elton John or the Rolling Stones at deafening...

guns strike emotional chords for people on both...

Queen Brown has told the epic for years now,and it shows.But it doesn't sound rehearsed. It...

the obama years: views on a presidency, across...

How has America changed after eight tumultuous years under President Obama?We set that tremendous...

as bush campaign goes down, the knives come out

It's never clear what the truth is when a campaign ends,but it gets ugly.Major fundraisers are...

for environmentalists, mines near wilderness are...

Amy and Dave Freeman are willing to risk brutal winters,thin ice and hordes of hungry mosquitoes to...

man weaves offer cover for balding men, cash for...

Robert Jenkins was only 21 when he started balding. It was a condition he'd expected given that...

republican immigration rhetoric leaves latino...

Immigration is back on the front burner in the Republican primary.This past week,at a rally in...

in illinois, this college town wont be eclipsed by...

By now you likely know an eclipse is happening Monday,Aug. 21. There fill been countless stories...

out of the horror in oklahoma city, merrick...

Twenty-one years ago,the nation was rocked by the largest domestic terrorism attack it had ever...

can doctors learn to perform abortions without...

Abortion is one of the more common procedures performed in the U.S.,more common even than...

houston students are heading back what they find...

"We had a parent go by and check on the chickens. They were fine and Wilson the cat was ok too! I...

talking housing segregation and chicago with wbezs...

There's a strong argument to be made that Chicago's South Side is the cultural capital of...

inside the life of an apple picker

It's fall. Time to pick apples. For some of us,that's casual recreation, a leisurely...

supreme court tests texas new restrictions on...

Even with the death of Justice Antonin Scalia,Wednesday could price a potential turning point for...

as the obama glow fades, south carolinas black...

Anton Gunn was a former college football player working as a community organizer in South Carolina...

this is where donald trump played by the rules and...

This anecdote is piece of NPR's series Journey Home. We're going to the places...

americas longest serving mayor steps down

It's the end of an era in Charleston,S.C. The longest-serving mayor in the country, Joe Riley,...

one of americas longest serving mayors steps down

It's the discontinuance of an era in Charleston,S.C. One of the longest-serving mayors in the...

heading into new hampshire, gop front runners are...

For Republicans who aren't named Ted Cruz or Donald Trump,the goal in current Hampshire's...

one mans quest to feed a hungry, isolated...

Across the United States,more than one out of every 10 people is "food insecure," which means they...

after ted cruz dropped out, his watch party became...

The Ted Cruz event in Indianapolis on Tuesday night — deemed an election night watch party — was...

opioid crisis looms over job market, worrying...

Driving down the main commercial artery in Muncie,Ind., it seems the job market is doing well. The...

notorious rbg: the supreme court justice turned...

Supreme Court justices are generally robed and mysterious figures. Their faces are not emblazoned on...

a white teen was killed by a cop and no one took...

It was just after sunset on a muggy Friday evening earlier this month,and my wife and I were...

trump wants to make energy production great again...

Donald Trump marched through the Republican presidential primary field this year on the strength of...

welcome to rent court, where tenants can face a...

nowadays,more than 11 million families spend over half of their incomes on rent, and for the poor,...

a princess in patchwork: sewing for the miss...

The Seams,an occasional NPR series on clothing as culture, has been reporting a series about Florida...

the life and death of tower records, revisited

These days,virtually every type of music imaginable is at our fingertips nearly anytime, anywhere....

as asylum seekers swap prison beds for ankle...

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been under fire for opening three detention centers to...

political gridlock blocks missouri database for...

At Richard Logan's pharmacy in Charleston,moment., prescription opioid painkillers are locked...

when tipping was considered deeply un american

nowadays's restaurants abandoning the tipping system are fraction of a long heritage of people...

supreme court takes on racial discrimination in...

The U.S. Supreme Court wrestles Monday with a problem that has long plagued the criminal justice...

at bug eating festival, kids crunch down on the...

Elementary school student Holly Hook takes a deep breath,crinkles her nose and pops a cricket into...

is this congressmans oversight an effort to hobble...

approximately 600 scientists and engineers,including former employees of the National Oceanic and...

at this sandwich shop, a vietnamese pop star...

In Orange County,Calif., there's no shortage of restaurants selling bánh mì, and that...

gop candidates criticized for oregon shooting...

Republican presidential candidates beget remained firmly opposed to more gun control measures in the...

sick of political parties, unaffiliated voters are...

The biggest group of voters politicians will contain to woo this November are the ones who often...

watch president obama put a question to the...

In a recent interview with NPR,President Obama talks approximately what question he'd pose to...

how one man convinced 200 ku klux klan members to...

Daryl Davis is a blues musician,but he also has what some might call an appealing hobby. For the...

the great comet: hits all of the checkmarks of a...

The 71st annual Tony Awards,which recognizes achievements in Broadway productions, will be held...

racial awakening, pride and fear: one latino...

This narrative is part of an occasional Code Switch series we're calling "The Obama Effect."...

no, the terrorist attacks in belgium dont mean...

In the immediate aftermath of the Brussels bombings,Donald Trump mentioned something he likes to...

menopause: a gold mine for marketers, fewer...

Over the years,many of us women have heard or used lots of euphemisms to describe menstruation:My...

handshake free zones target spread of germs in the...

Dr. heed Sklansky,a self-described germaphobe, can't stop thinking approximately how quickly...

the view from illinois: voters frustrated that...

This fable is part of an election-year project focused on how voters' needs of government are...

why merrick garlands judicial record slips through...

Sometimes it pays to have a boring day job.Even those who oppose Supreme Court nominee Merrick...

stuck between clinton and trump: rust belt union...

The battle between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump for the White House is likely to center on the...

must read reactions to grand jury decision in...

On Monday,a grand jury decided not indict Timothy Loehmann, the Cleveland police officer who shot...

changes in safety and diplomacy are on deck for...

Baseball's opening day is upon us. Sunday is the first official day of Major League...

why garlands judicial record slips through critics...

Sometimes it pays to hold a boring day job.Even those opposing Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland...

cant vote but campaigning hard for presidential...

College student Belen Sisa loves Bernie Sanders.Sisa,a 21-year-old who attends Chandler-Gilbert...

9 puzzling scott walker moments that led to his...

Scott Walker may have never had a big "oops" moment like then-Texas Gov. Rick Perry did in 2012....

air pollution from industry plagues houston in...

On the first sunny day in Houston after about 50 inches of rain,residents in the east Houston...

not always a thunderbolt: the evolution of lgbt...

homosexual and lesbian activists gather at the White House on Thursday for a celebration marking...

the empire state building and the art of trumps...

Donald Trump says he can "make America great again" through his prodigious skills as a...

nancy reagan, presidents fiercest protector, dies...

Former first lady Nancy Reagan died Sunday at her domestic in Los Angeles of congestive heart...

sidestepping iowa, john kasich is hedging his bets...

While most of the presidential field descends on Iowa for next week's caucuses,at least one...

where chris christie found his political calling

unusual Jersey Governor Chris Christie has wanted to president of something from an early age. In...

some states are cutting poor dads a deal on unpaid...

When the state of Maryland wanted to reach dads who were behind on their child support payments,it...

whats new in donald trumps book? not much

If you've paid attention to Donald Trump's speeches,you probably don't possess to...

awoken by n.y. cop shooting, asian american...

The lines were stark outside the courthouse.A bustling street in downtown Brooklyn,N.Y., separated...

pregnant and addicted: the tough road to family...

Amanda Hensley started abusing prescription painkillers when she was just a teenager. For years,she...

super tuesday: margins matter in these key states

The gargantuan day is finally here — after tonight's Super Tuesday results,there will be a...

tech gurus teach food entrepreneurs the recipe for...

San Antonio is one of the country's emerging tech hubs. It's also home to a rich culinary...

as his moderate rivals are ripping each other...

That the freshman senator from Texas had a obliging night onstage at the latest Republican debate...

on popes, swearing in on bibles and religion in...

You may never have offered to swear something "on a stack of Bibles," but you probably recognize...

freshman senator to his colleagues: the people...

Nebraska's Ben Sasse was elected to the U.S. Senate a year ago this week,one of a dozen...

oh, nuts! why californias pistachio trees are...

In California's blazing hot San Joaquin Valley,millions of pistachio trees are now buried in...

every party but the real one: a night chasing the...

The White House Correspondent's Dinner-industrial complex has grown exponentially over time....

with bushs exit, a chapter in american politics...

When Jeb Bush suspended his bid for the GOP nomination,it brought to a close a chapter in American...

why tuesday could determine the nominees in both...

The primary elections across six states Tuesday could determine the nominations of both...

president obama defends his record on race

As President Obama's administration draws to a close,observers — and the president himself...

planned parenthood investigations find no fetal...

Once again this week,an investigation into Planned Parenthood's alleged sale of fetal tissue...

coloradans will put single payer health care to a...

On a brisk morning in Denver recently,an ambulance pulled up in front of a downtown office tower. "I...

gotcha! cant politicians handle tough questions?

Democrat,Republican, independent — it doesn't matter. They all care for griping about the...

administration sends mixed signals on state health...

It was the Friday before a Monday deadline,and federal health officials in Washington, D.C., or were...

obama to return early to u.s. and visit dallas;...

During tragedy,many gawk to leadership for guidance.The deaths of five Dallas law enforcement...

if a new cancer drug is hailed as a breakthrough,...

Miracle. Game changer. Marvel. Cure. Lifesaver.For Dr. Vinay Prasad,each one of these words was a...

ryan runs, boehner stays or a new star rises? 6...

The House is back for its first trade day after a 10-day break,and the first item of trade is a big...

iowa republicans dont think jeb is bush enough

These are critical days for the presidential campaign of Jeb Bush.The former Florida governor has...

united airlines faces steep ascent in not so...

Stepping off his recent flight from Boston at Chicago's O'Hare International...

supreme court weighs obamas executive action on...

The fate of one of President Obama's controversial executive actions on immigration goes before...

the stark racial divide in pay for restaurant...

In America's fine-dining restaurants,how much workers get paid is closely correlated to the...

in texas, it may have all come too easily for rick...

The seeds of calamity for Rick Perry were sown years ago in the fruitful political ground that Texas...

from dock to dish: a new model connects chefs to...

Nearly 100 pounds of gleaming,fresh-caught California yellowtail and white sea bass arrived at Chef...

as new orleans recovers, will the dew drop inn...

It was known as the "Swankiest Night Spot in the South" and considered one of the most famous clubs...

sanders and clinton clash on guns, health care in...

A feisty Bernie Sanders defended his positions on gun control and his newly released health care way...

sanders says hes democrats best bet on issues —...

It was late summer when America began to "feel the Bern," and Sen. Bernie Sanders, the beneficiary...

is marco rubio the candidate republicans date but...

Marco Rubio has been flying under the radar this summer,not picking any social media fights with his...

spreading the word: obamacare is for native...

As a member of the Navajo tribe,Rochelle Jake has received free care through the Indian Health...

after tragedy in las vegas, the weddings must go...

At A Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas,Lisa Rhodes fields calls at the front...

evolution or expediency? clintons changing...

In 2013,Hillary Clinton announced her support for same-sex marriage in a Web video, saying "I...

why hasnt rand paul inherited his fathers success?

Four years ago,libertarians were an indispensable force in the Republican presidential race. In the...

in d.c. and china, two approaches to a streetcar...

Editor's Note: In some cities,transportation of the future may resemble the transportation of...

a warning to both parties on planned parenthood...

The head of Planned Parenthood,Cecile Richards, was grilled on Capitol Hill for five hours Tuesday....

in montgomery, rosa parks story offers a history...

Sixty years ago Tuesday,Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give her seat to a white passenger...

a tale of two efforts to improve confidence in...

Efforts to boost public confidence in U.S. elections are proceeding on two parallel tracks proper...

seeds of change: mini gardens help drive the...

The short,but intense, growing season in Vermont might be a drawback for some, or but for native son...

what its like to live in a small, rural,...

whether you fly into Haines,Alaska, you'll be on a prop plane so small that your pilot will...

explaining small hands, wet pants to your kids...

Janice Wright's sixth-grader loves politics. The family lives in Crosby,Texas, and they're...

risky shadow banks become campaign fodder for...

Too-big-to-fail banks are generating plenty of anger from the public,but former Secretary of State...

many health co ops fold, others survive startup...

Thousands of Americans are again searching for health insurance after losing it for 2016....

canada reminds us that american elections are much...

This post was updated at 12:28 p.m. ET.whether Vice President Biden had announced his presidential...

savior or villain? the complicated story of pope...

When Pope Francis travels to the U.S. later this month,he'll give 18th-century Spanish priest...

bemoaning budget cuts, health care navigators say...

The Trump administration says many of the organizations that assist people enroll in health plans on...

latest and perhaps last debate highlights...

whether Bernie Sanders surprises pollsters and confounds expectations in the recent York primary on...

voters rebuke democrats at polls in another blow...

Conservatives across the country issued a stinging rebuke to President Obama and the Democratic...

californias vineyards pressed to turn less water...

In Napa,Calif., a company called Free Flow Wines fills and dispenses reusable wine kegs, or which...

mapping coastal flood risk lags behind sea level...

Sea levels are rising and climate scientists blame global warming. They predict that higher seas...

hard sell: the potential political consequences of...

Trump University was no university the way most people reflect of one.There was no degree at the end...

beyond scandalous selfies: documenting anthony...

whether you're from New York City you might believe of him first as the congressman from Queens...

entrepreneurs pitch sustainable seafood ideas;...

When you're trying to persuade investors to pour money into your new seafood startup,maybe...

fact check: has president obama depleted the...

President Obama has slashed defense spending and will leave his successor with a weaker military...

on policing in baltimore, activist deray mckesson...

whether you don't live in Baltimore,but you know anything approximately the mayor's race,...

what is joe biden thinking?

Joe Biden summoned the attention of the nation at midday Wednesday in the Rose Garden of the White...

hillary clinton becomes first woman to top major...

This post was updated on June 6.Hillary Clinton,now the presumptive presidential nominee for the...

the renewed sept 11 debate over the missing 28...

They are often called the "missing 28 pages," and while they are not precisely missing, they are...

12 pranks of christmas past

Ah,the holiday season: happy tidings. consolation. delight. Pranks.Say what?For some earlier...

if the shoe fits: the rise of the stylish comfort...

Women's shoes are often objects of self-expression.Bold,business-like, laid-back, and...

interest builds in giving farmers credit for...

Like all business owners,farmers want to fetch paid for their work. Sometimes, that work creates...

an ancient spanish style of cider takes root in...

There is a joke among cider makers when they open a bottle and its contents taste disappointingly...

governor who started stampede against refugees...

Michigan's Rick Snyder was the first governor to urge a pause in admitting Syrian refugees into...

text reminders help people lower cholesterol,...

Much of the buzz over mobile health interventions seems to be about how we can use an ever-growing...

savior or villain? the complicated story of pope...

When Pope Francis travels to the U.S. later this month,he'll give 18th-century Spanish priest...

no charges for police officer who killed tamir...

On Monday,a grand jury decided not indict Timothy Loehmann, the Cleveland police officer who shot...

when drawing districts, should states count each...

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday weighs an elections case that could dramatically change the way...

theres a jeb can fix it website. jeb bush doesnt...

Jeb Bush's presidential campaign is attempting a reset of sorts. Lackluster debate...

new hampshire celebrates a century of voting first

At midnight Tuesday the residents of tiny Dixville Notch,N.H., will welcome camera crews for the...

6 decades later, acquittal of emmett tills killers...

It was 60 years ago this week that an all-white jury acquitted two white men in the murder of Emmett...

restoring vw beetles, buses ... and dreams

The "Dieselgate" scandal may have dented Volkswagen sales in the U.S.,but demand remains strong for...

5 questions about daca answered

The Trump administration announced Tuesday it would end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals...

many evangelicals are in an awkward place with...

Donald Trump likes to tout his popularity among conservative Christians,who make up a key voting...

these are the people who haul our food across...

Chefs may now be celebrities,farmers our food heroes, and small-batch producers worthy of culinary...

who are the juggalos and why are they marching in...

This weekend is expected to be a busy one for protesting in the nation's capital,with the...

politicians react to two deaths of black men by...

On Tuesday,Alton Sterling, a black man, and was shot and killed by police outside a convenience...

the view from appalachia: the pull to get out and...

This story is share of "The View From," an election-year project focused on how voters' needs...

can gop strides with black voters survive the 2016...

While the Republican Party splits over which direction it should head,GOP officials say they've...

politics in real life: the struggle to pay for...

Monica Nezzer,22, is a full-time student studying psychology and biology at the University of New...

las vegas columnist quits after ban on writing...

A prominent columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal,the largest news organization in Nevada,...

in iowa, campaign season finds muslims caught in a...

It's midday at the Islamic Center of Cedar Rapids. Dozens of worshippers stream up the front...

clintons road to the nomination was paved by other...

After mammoth wins in four states Tuesday,Hillary Clinton is on the verge of fitting the Democratic...

ahead of arizona primary, business community fears...

Donald Trump's career in business has not won over one important constituency for him in...

talk softly, swing a big tweet: elizabeth warrens...

One of the most talked about politicians this election year is a woman who is not even on the poll...

just turned 40? an architect says its time to...

When Architect Matthias Hollwich was approaching 40,he wondered what the next 40 years of his life...

presidential candidates still like to party

enormous rallies with thousands of supporters. Ad buys that try to reach millions of voters. Those...

why our politics are what they are: the view from...

When it comes to politics,it's voters' life experiences that count, not just the...

help wanted: must like heights and high voltage

Looking for a job? How approximately working way up in the air,in all kinds of weather, with...

online health tools might not help the people who...

Tons of money has been poured into digital health technologies,from electronic health records to a...

how asian american voters went from republican to...

In 2012,nearly three-quarters of Asian-American voters went for President Obama. But, rewind — 20...

photos: pebble beach concours delegance showcases...

Classic car shows are a summer tradition. But if you want the most exotic,rare, and the most...

unlike donald trump, hillary clinton lacks a...

Hillary Cinton isn't over the finish line yet,but as she continues to battle Bernie Sanders...

memeoftheweek: comparing donald trump to hitler

Another day,another Hitler comparison on The Internet.Of course, America's online...

the student who once nudged his way to the oval...

This story is portion of NPR's series Journey domestic. We're going to the places...

small meat producers take their slaughterhouse...

Nowadays consumers are more willing to pay extra for a rack of ribs whether it's produced...

how the gop has tried to reach black voters and...

While the Republican Party splits over which direction it should head,GOP officials say they've...

ex felons fight to restore their right to vote

In the cabinet assembly room of the Florida capitol building,there are plenty of shaky legs and...

poll: 1 in 5 americans trusts the government

Only 19 percent of Americans — about 1 in 5 — say they trust the government "always or most of...

is it too late for a third party presidential...

For hard-line conservatives,the past few months have been a time to embrace long odds.At first,...

after decades in solitary, last of the angola 3...

Albert Woodfox has spent more time in solitary confinement than any man alive in the U.S. nowadays...

on race, sanders and clinton stumble but engage

At Sunday night's Democratic debate in Flint,Mich., the candidates spent a considerable amount...

in a push to house the homeless, high prices are...

Five years ago,James Brown moved into his first apartment after more than two dozen years living on...

generation disappointed: millennials want more...

Millennials do not like to be categorized.The Pew Research Center finds they don't even like...

can science change the mildewed fortunes of new...

Some might consider the scraggly vines often spotted snaking up porch trellises in current...

anthony bourdain urges americans to value the...

One-third of all the food produced each year for human consumption is never eaten. That adds up to...

watch: obama says trump exploiting anger, fear...

Donald Trump has gained traction in the Republican primary,according to President Obama, because the...

riding with a rescue mission in the surreal,...

Six days after Hurricane Harvey first crossed the Texas coast,Houston is still in rescue mode with...

president obama chides media for 2016 election...

President Obama delivered a stern rebuke to the media,for their role in the 2016 campaign and, as he...

only a deviant would think that — trump and the...

Donald Trump has pushed the boundaries of acceptable political speech. Critics describe many of the...

the teflon don and the haunted hill: a contrast of...

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton currently dominate the 2016 presidential story,not only in the...

holiday shoppers get a head start on thanksgiving

Black Friday used to kick off the holiday shopping season,but now Thanksgiving Day is the recent...

carly fiorina, the outsider, actually got her...

This anecdote is part of NPR's series Journey Home. We're going to the places presidential...

how startups are using tech to try and fight...

We all harbor biases — subconsciously,at least. We may automatically associate men with law...

why one latino group is chasing high schoolers...

Over 25 million Latinos are eligible to vote.And,each year, that number grows because hundreds of...

green bean casserole: the thanksgiving staple we...

accelerate over,turkey. Step aside, stuffing.Green Bean Casserole, or an iconic Thanksgiving...

60 years after the boycott, progress stalls for...

Editor's note: This post contains a word you might find deeply offensive.Thanks to the legacy...

why nonstop travel in personal pods has yet to...

The average American commuter spends 42 hours per year stuck in rush-hour traffic,according to one...

fact check: is left wing violence rising?

Some conservatives have seized on Wednesday's shooting of Republican Rep. Steve Scalise and...

scrubbing veterans headstones clean, uncovering...

A towering oak tree draped with Spanish moss offers petite relief from the Florida sun as Andrew...

cleveland readies for protests ahead of...

As Cleveland prepares to host the Republican National Convention in July,one question seems to be...

inside the message machine that could make...

It sounds like a politician's dream: a machine that can tell you exactly what to say to change...

why candidates are out of sync with how americans...

This week,as share of our A Nation Engaged project, NPR and some member stations will be talking...

4 things to know about donald trumps foreign...

In recent days,Donald Trump has given a series of in-depth interviews shedding some light on what he...

david vitter, running for governor, accused of...

David Vitter,the U.S. senator from Louisiana, survived getting caught up in the "D.C. Madam"...

kevin mccarthy could be the next speaker. is he...

Republicans in the U.S. House will take an initial vote Thursday on who they mediate should replace...

the republican businessman who wants the gop to...

Republican candidates need to get on board with addressing climate change,and voters will follow....

22 hillary clinton emails dubbed top secret

This post was updated at 4:45 p.m. ET Controversy grew on Friday over emails from Hillary...

despite bipartisan effort, window to pass...

It's not every day the White House and Republican leaders in Congress bear a assembly of the...

obamacare deploys new apps, allies to persuade the...

Ten million people still don't acquire health insurance two years after the Affordable Care Act...

whose supporters like cheap flights, the daily...

People who want Sen. Bernie Sanders to be the Democratic presidential nominee are twice as likely to...

john kasich is partying like its 1999

This epic originally aired on New Hampshire Public Radio,tracing how presidential candidate John...

nprreads: ta nehisi coates latest essay and a...

NPRreads is a weekly feature on Twitter and on The Two-Way. The premise is simple:...

west virginia governor announces hell switch to...

Updated at 9:30 p.m.West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced he will flip from the Democratic Party...

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