Trump Comments Ignite Immigrants In Philly To Unite
African and Caribbean immigrants in Philadelphia are organizing following disparaging comments attributed to President Trump that he made about their homelands.
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Like Florida, Maryland Wants To Be Exempt From Offshore Drilling
Now that the Trump administration has excluded Florida from its offshore drilling proposal, other places want the same. They're making their case as the public comment period gets underway.
Ex-Gymnastics Doctor Faces Sentencing In Michigan
Simone Biles has made public her account of sexual assault by an ex-doctor with USA Gymnastics. David Greene talks to Mark Alesia, of The Indianapolis Star, about proceedings against Larry Nassar.
How To Parent From Prison And Other Advice For Life Inside
Johnathon Shillings just got out of prison. He talks to Macario Gonzales Jr., who is currently serving seven years, about how to be the father his daughters deserve — and avoid becoming a target.
Naval Commanders In 2 Deadly Ship Collisions To Be Charged With Negligent Homicide
A total of 17 crew members were killed. The two incidents called into question the Navy's training procedures and preparation.
Held Captive By Their Parents, 13 Children Found In California
On Sunday, 13 children were discovered emaciated, shackled and held captive by their parents in a home in Riverside County, California. The motive is still unknown. NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with KVCR's Benjamin Purper, who was on the scene and is following the story.
The Fine Line Between A Bad Date And Sexual Assault: 2 Views On Aziz Ansari
Babe.net published a woman's account of a date with comedian Aziz Ansari that she says turned into "the worst night" of her life. In conversation with NPR's Kelly McEvers, two writers — Caitlin Flanagan of The Atlantic and Anna North of Vox — discuss whether the story describes a bad date, sexual assault or something in between.
White House Physician Says Trump Is In 'Excellent Health'
The White House physician made public comments on Tuesday about President Trump's checkup at the Walter Reed Military Medical Center. Last week, the doctor said the president is in "excellent health."
Veteran Sues After Scalpel Found Inside His Body 4 Years After Surgery
"It's a level of incompetence that's almost incomprehensible," the plaintiff's lawyer tells NPR. The surgical instrument had been causing him abdominal pain for four years before it was discovered.
DOJ Plans To Ask The Supreme Court To Intervene On DACA
Attorney General Jeff Sessions wants the high court to reverse a decision out of California forcing the government to resume accepting DACA applications. He said the ruling defies common sense.