LISTEN: GOP Sen. Susan Collins On Why She Can't Support Trump
The Maine politician talks to NPR's Ari Shapiro about her decision to not support her party's nominee for president, Donald Trump.
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3 Girls Injured In Fall From Ferris Wheel At Tennessee Fair
The girls fell "between 35 and 45 feet," according to officials. One girl sustained a traumatic brain injury. The incident comes a day after a boy died while riding a waterslide in Kansas.
Child Care Plan Is A Change In Rhetoric For Donald Trump
Last year, the candidate was dismissive of child care questions. But his daughter Ivanka has pressed for the issues and had a major role in his new proposals.
Rod Blagojevich Gets No Break In Sentence
Blagojevich, formerly governor of Illinois, had argued his 14-year prison term for corruption should be cut since five of the 18 counts he'd been convicted on were thrown out on appeal.
Parents Join Schools In Starting Early Dialogue On Sexual Assault
Many parents are starting a dialogue on sexual assault well before their kids' teenage years, joining schools in early lessons to help prevent it.
New Lucille Ball Statue Replaces 'Scary Lucy'
Lucille Ball's hometown of Celoron, N.Y., honored her with a statue in 2009, 20 years after death. But the statue was terrifying. The story of "Scary Lucy" went viral last year. Last weekend, Celeron unveiled a new, less scary Lucy statue.
The New Middle: What Material Objects Define The Middle Class In America?
As part of the series, "The New Middle," All Things Considered is asking listeners to tell us what material things are part of a middle class lifestyle in America today using the hashtag #TheNewMiddle.
In Oklahoma, A National Park That Got Demoted
National parks are a big source of local pride, but about half the U.S. states don't have one. Oklahoma is among the park-less, but it wasn't always that way.
'The Atlantic' Investigates Whether America Is Any Safer Since 9/11
Journalist-entrepreneur Steven Brill carried out a year-long investigation for The Atlantic looking at security in the U.S. in the 15 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Brill about his investigation into the question of whether the U.S. is any safer.
Productive, Protein-Rich Breadfruit Could Help The World's Hungry Tropics
Packed with nutrients, easy to grow and adaptable to local cuisines, this tropical superfood could bring more food and cash to poor farmers around the world.