Justice Ginsburg Will Make Her Operatic Debut — Sort Of
The Supreme Court justice is set to play a nonsinging role on opening night of the Donizetti opera "The Daughter of the Regiment" at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
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Texas May Be Denying Tens Of Thousands Of Children Special Education
Texas school officials have until early November to explain why they placed a limit on the percentage of children enrolled in special education, as a Houston Chronicle investigation revealed.
At Al Smith Dinner, Donald Trump Turns Friendly Roast Into 3-Alarm Fire
The annual event, hosted by the Catholic archbishop of New York, is supposed to be a friendly, funny meeting of the two major-party presidential nominees. Thursday night, it was something else.
NFL's Conduct Policy In Spotlight Again Over Kicker's Admitted Spousal Abuse
After New York Giants kicker Josh Brown was arrested for assaulting his wife in 2015, the NFL investigated and suspended him — for one game. But newly released documents show a history of abuse.
Steinem: For Feminism, A Clinton Win Would Be Helpful But 'Only One Step'
Gloria Steinem, noted feminist and author, says that if Hillary Clinton is elected to the White House, it does not signify a post-gender society. It's only a beginning, she says.
Tesla Has Begun Making All Its New Cars Self-Driving
Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, says once the technology is fully enabled, the cars will be able to drive with no human input. Musk says previously built Teslas can't be retrofitted with the latest features.
Lawmakers Question Price Hikes For Leukemia Drug
The pharmaceutical company Ariad raised the price of a leukemia drug multiple times during a four-year period even as reports of serious cardiovascular side effects mounted.
When These Latinos Tell Immigration Stories, They Push Beyond Fairy Tales
Latino colleagues from across NPR shared their family stories for Hispanic Heritage Month, exposing a rich array of experiences: loss, longing, contradiction and triumph.
Reports Of Prison Guard Brutality In New York Draw A Harsh Spotlight
A rash of incidents involving guards' use of violence against prisoners, sometimes caught on video, is fueling calls for accountability. Others say the focus should be on increasingly violent inmates.
Clinton Supporters Worry About GOP Opposition If She's Elected President
Hillary Clinton's strong position in the presidential contest is reassuring to many of her supporters. But if she's elected, many of them worry about if she'll encounter opposition — in Congress and out of the country.