In a purple Pacific Northwest pocket three Latina candidates face tough House races
A trio of Latina congresswomen are seeking second terms from Pacific Northwest voters. The region is often presumed to be a reliable blue pocket, but down-ballot races are a stronger shade of purple.
A Texas Cafe Recounts Bush Vacations In Crawford
George W. Bush is spending his final summer vacation as president at his ranch in Crawford, Texas. Valerie Citrano, who runs The Coffee Shop Cafe in nearby McGregor with her husband, Donald, says she's feeling a little nostalgic.
Before Obama Nomination, A Roll Call For Clinton
Democratic delegates in Denver are preparing to nominate Barack Obama as their presidential candidate. But before that can happen, Hillary Clinton's name will be placed alongside Obama's in a roll call. Clinton has asked her candidates to back Obama.
Ways To Keep Roses From Getting Black Spot
Although roses are among the most commonly planted flowers, many people don't know the basics about their care and keeping. Local gardener Lisa Caprioglio says the way roses are watered affects their tendency to get black spot.
Ways To Keep Roses From Getting Black Spot
Although roses are among the most commonly planted flowers, many people don't know the basics about their care and keeping. Local gardener Lisa Caprioglio says the way roses are watered affects their tendency to get black spot.
Bush Expands Intel Chief's Role
President Bush has signed an executive order revising rules for intelligence agencies and expanding the national intelligence director's powers. Congressional Republicans are irked over what they say is disrespect for congressional oversight in the process.
Bush Expands Intel Chief's Role
President Bush has signed an executive order revising rules for intelligence agencies and expanding the national intelligence director's powers. Congressional Republicans are irked over what they say is disrespect for congressional oversight in the process.
House Panel Scrutinizes 'Imperial Presidency'
The House Judiciary Committee has convened a session on "the Imperial Presidency." Democrats accuse the administration of overstepping its authority and the subject has repeatedly turned to whether it is guilty of "high crimes and misdemeanors."
House Panel Scrutinizes 'Imperial Presidency'
The House Judiciary Committee has convened a session on "the Imperial Presidency." Democrats accuse the administration of overstepping its authority and the subject has repeatedly turned to whether it is guilty of "high crimes and misdemeanors."
'Father of Medicare' Dies at 93
Robert Ball, the man known as the father of Medicare, died this week at 93. Ball was the commissioner of Social Security under three U.S. presidents and an influential counselor on social issues to politicians of all political stripes. NPR's Joanne Silberner offers a remembrance of the man who masterminded hospital desegregation.
'Father of Medicare' Dies at 93
Robert Ball, the man known as the father of Medicare, died this week at 93. Ball was the commissioner of Social Security under three U.S. presidents and an influential counselor on social issues to politicians of all political stripes. NPR's Joanne Silberner offers a remembrance of the man who masterminded hospital desegregation.