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Construction Firms Consider Costs Of Trump's Border Wall
by Noel King
Concrete and construction firms along the U.S.-Mexico border are already crunching the numbers on what it would take to build a thousand mile wall. It is a huge undertaking.
Minn. Police Officer Faces Felony Charges In Death Of Philando Castile
by Matt Sepic
A police officer in Minnesota is facing multiple felony charges in last summer's shooting death of Philando Castile. Prosecutors say officer Jeronimo Yanez shot the 32-year-old African-American man seven times during a traffic stop in a St. Paul suburb, even though he posed no threat to anyone. The incident sparked outrage around the world when Castile's girlfriend live streamed the immediate aftermath on Facebook.
Amid Racist Harassment, Many In Rural North Carolina Town Vow To Fight Back
by Jess Clark
In Eastern North Carolina, threats have increased at schools and businesses since the presidential election. That's left some in the community struggling with how to address it.
Fossil Fuel Opponents Face New Challenges Under Donald Trump
by Jeff Brady
Under President Obama, fossil fuel opponents successfully blocked the Keystone XL oil pipeline. Now the keep-it-in-the-ground movement faces new challenges with the election of Donald Trump.
Santa Fe Mayor Renews Commitment To Being A 'Sanctuary City'
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Javier Gonzales, the mayor of Santa Fe, N.M., about policing in a sanctuary city and the city's intent to protect people from deportation.
From Candidate To President-Elect, How Trump's Twitter Strategy Might Change
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to BuzzFeed reporter Charlie Warzel about Donald Trump's use of Twitter and the social media site's new policies to combat harassment.
Committee To Protect Journalists Outlines Media's Role In Debunking Fake News
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Sandra Mims Rowe, chairman of the Committee to Protect Journalists and former editor of The Oregonian, about fake news sites and the role of reputable media in debunking their false claims.
Donald Trump's Transition Team Hits Major Speed Bumps
by Scott Detrow
Donald Trump's transition team is hitting some major speed bumps. From shifting on big promises like keeping lobbyists at arms length to major staff shakeups, the transition is off to a rocky start.
Rudy Giuliani's Business Ties Present Potential Conflicts Of Interest
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to New York Times reporter Eric Lipton about Rudy Giuliani's potential conflicts of interest should Donald Trump nominate him to a top cabinet post.