Flint Residents Remain Skeptical Of Data On Lead Levels In Water
In Flint, Mich., government tests show lead levels in tap water may be improving, but city residents don't believe them.
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Obama Awards Biden Presidential Medal Of Freedom
President Obama awarded Vice President Joe Biden with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Thursday. Obama said he was awarding it to "my brother."
'365 Days Of Tacos' Highlights A Staple Of San Antonio Culture
It's a tough job, but somebody has to do it. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Mike Sutter, food critic for the San Antonio Express-News, about his "365 Days of Tacos" series where he reports on a different taco joint every day for a year. So far, he's found that tacos have become a staple of the city and culture.
Rep. Steve King Pushes Ahead On Obamacare Repeal Before Replacement
On the first day of this Congress, Rep. Steve King of Iowa introduced a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act in its entirety. Now some Republicans say they want to wait until there's a replacement plan. NPR's Audie Cornish asks Rep. King why he wants to push ahead on repeal first.
In A Surprise Send-Off, President Obama Awards Biden Presidential Medal Of Freedom
Calling Biden "the best vice president America's ever had" and a "lion of American history," Obama gave his White House partner the nation's highest civilian honor in an emotional ceremony.
Trump Urges People To 'Buy L.L.Bean' Amid Boycott Threat
Linda Bean, co-owner of the family-owned outdoor retailer, says she gave money to PACs supporting Trump. Her political stance spurred calls for an L.L. Bean boycott under the hashtag #Grabyourwallet.
U.S. Forces 'Acted In Self-Defense' In Battle That Killed 33 Civilians In Afghanistan
"To defend themselves and Afghan forces, U.S. forces returned fire in self-defense at Taliban who were using civilian houses as firing positions," according to a U.S. military report.
Transgender Americans Race To Finish Paperwork Before Trump Administration
Transgender people are concerned how rights may change under the new president. Many are hurrying to complete the process of changing genders on government documents before Donald Trump is sworn in.
In Social Media Age, Young Cops Get Trained For Real-Life Conversation
Some police officials say their millennial-aged recruits are so used to communicating using social media that they need training in talking with people face to face.
FACT CHECK: Trump Lawyer's Claim And Comparison To Rockefeller Is A Head Scratcher
The attorney drew a parallel to former Vice President Nelson Rockefeller's wealth. "No one was so concerned," she claimed. But they were, and he disclosed his assets and placed them in a blind trust.