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PolitiFact founder says both parties need factchecking. But they don’t lie equally
by David Folkenflik
CBS said that its moderators would largely leave fact checking up to the vice presidential candidates in Tuesday's debate. Journalist Bill Adair said the network sent a powerful message, though.
California's top wage thief
by Farida Romero
Not paying someone for a job they did is illegal. It's called wage theft. But in California, the worst offender has paid only a tiny fraction of the millions of dollars in wages he owes workers.
'Shirley' is a celebratory biopic that doesn't end in triumph
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Regina King and John Ridley, star and director of the biopic Shirley which celebrates Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress.
Retired Justice Breyer warns of the perils of conservatives' judicial philosophy
In this week's special episode of Trump's Trials, a former Supreme Court justice has a warning. Stephen Breyer's new book makes the case that being a judge is more than reading the Constitution.
What eclipse watchers should expect on April 8
In early April, a total solar eclipse will trace an arc across North America. Here's what to expect if you're going to see it.
Are ties out of fashion? We check in on neckwear
Prompted by a recent photo of three U.S. presidents in suits without neckwear, NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with fashion historian Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell about how popular ties are — or aren't.
Palestinian Authority announces formation of a new cabinet amid reform pressures
The Palestinian Authority president has announced a newly revamped cabinet, but there is widespread skepticism that it will bring about meaningful reform — or govern Gaza's reconstruction.
Garrard Conley's novel "All the World Beside" combines faith and love
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author Garrard Conley about his new novel All the World Beside.
Baltimore bridge collapse takes toll on port workers
by Laurel Wamsley
Workers at the Port of Baltimore are losing their jobs because of the bridge collapse. With no ships coming in and out, it is unclear when workers will be able be returning to their jobs.