NPR News Nuggets: Sixth Sense Discovered, Pokemon Politics & JetBlue Blues
Here's a quick roundup of some of the mini-moments you may have missed on this week's Morning Edition.
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How Do You Teach Politics In The Year Of Donald Trump?
Donald Trump's rise has challenged decades of conventional political wisdom. And that makes teaching political science particularly difficult right now.
Matt Drudge Suggests Government May Be Lying About Hurricane Matthew
The conservative media figure posted several tweets implying that the National Hurricane Center and other officials are lying about the severity of the storm.
Florida Bracing For Matthew's Eye; Haiti's Death Toll Tops 280
David Greene has the latest information on Hurricane Matthew, which was downgraded to a Category 3 storm. Early Friday morning, it was nearing Florida's coast.
100-mph Wind Gusts At Cape Canaveral As Hurricane Matthew Arrives
This dangerous storm is the worst in more than 10 years to barrel toward the Atlantic Coast. Matthew is expected to pummel Florida all day before spinning toward Georgia and South Carolina.
Billionaire Gubernatorial Candidate Owes $15 Million In Taxes And Fines
Two years after an NPR investigation showed mines owned by Jim Justice failed to pay safety penalties, a new analysis shows he is the nation's top mine safety delinquent and owes millions.
Countries Around The World Beat The U.S. On Paid Parental Leave
Out of 193 countries in the United Nations, the U.S. is one of a small handful that do not have a national paid parental leave law. Most of the world reached a standard on this issue decades ago.
U.S. Creates 156,000 Jobs In September, Lower Than Predicted
Economists had expected between 170,000 and 176,000 new jobs last month. The unemployment rate rose slightly, to 5 percent from 4.9 percent.
Study Finds Students Of All Races Prefer Teachers Of Color
Regardless of their own race, students had more favorable perceptions of teachers of color, according to a new study from New York University.
Do You Need Extra Screening For Breast Cancer? The Picture Is Blurry
Many women have dense breasts, and they may benefit from other forms of cancer screening beyond mammograms. But none of the options is ideal, and the available data don't make the decision easier.