Supreme Court to hear school disability discrimination case
At issue is a case testing the reach of federal laws that promise special help for children with disabilities in public schools. Specifically: What do parents have to prove in order to get that specialized help?
The Republican Strategy 5 Days Before Midterms
President Trump is escalating his attacks on Democrats, immigrants and the media, despite calls to tone down the rhetoric. David Greene speaks with Jonah Goldberg of National Review.
Reese's Rolled Out A Candy Converter To Help Get Rid Of Unwanted Halloween Candy
If you've got a stock pile of unwanted candy, Reese's created a converter just for that. A chance for people to trade out unwanted Halloween candy for Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
Why Democratic 2020 Hopefuls Are So Invested In Stacey Abrams
Democrats thinking about a 2020 run for president are stumping for candidates this fall, but Stacey Abrams, Georgia's candidate for governor, is getting special focus.
Maryland Fires Football Coach
The University of Maryland has dropped Coach DJ Durkin, who was accused of abusing players, including one who collapsed and died. Rachel Martin speaks with Barry Svrluga, Washington Post columnist.
Newsbrief: Current Political Divide And A Call For Cease-Fire In Yemen
A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll revealed Americans' attitudes toward the current political climate. Also, the Trump administration called for a cease-fire in Yemen.
Raqqa: View From The Ground
Just over a year ago, ISIS was pushed out of the Syrian city of Raqqa. Now residents are trying to recover from a brutal military campaign which included house to house fighting and U.S. bombs.
The Republican Strategy 5 Days Before Midterm Elections
With five days to go until midterm elections, President Trump is escalating his attacks on Democrats, immigrants and the media, despite calls to tone down the rhetoric after a week of hate-based violence.
Bestia Chef Publishes New Cookbook
Los Angeles restaurant Bestia has remained busy and buzzing. Chef Ori Menashe has a new cookbook and a new restaurant that was the glowing subject of one of food critic Jonathan Gold's final reviews.
#MeToo In State Races
In Oregon, a candidate has been asked to suspend his campaign over allegations of sexual misconduct.
A Couple's Plan To Vote On Issues Related To Family
A couple in Denver, Colo. are weeks away from having their first child. And they'll be voting on issues that have a lot to do with family.
U.S. Calls For Yemen Cease-Fire
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with The Intercept reporter, Iona Craig, who's been covering Yemen for eight years. Craig says peace talks in a major shift in U.S. policy and a cease-fire aren't likely.