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?
TSA Talks Turkey: What Holiday Foods May Fly With Travelers
A TSA blog highlights a web feature called "Can I bring my....?" You finish the sentence, and search to find out if it's allowed on board the flight. Gravy is prohibited unless properly packed.
Pandas From Atlanta Zoo Have Trouble Adjusting To Chinese Ways
First, there's a language barrier. Apparently the pandas don't react to commands given in Chinese. Then there's food issues. Anything they eat or drink must be mixed with American biscuits.
Former Refugee Helps Others Arriving To America AT JFK Airport
Omar Nur left his native Ethiopia more than 35 years ago. He landed at New York's JFK and took his first steps in his new country. In the decades since, he's helped others arriving at the airport.
The Way To Get A New Health Law Is To Create A Crisis, Policy Consultant Says
Steve Inskeep talks to health policy consultant Robert Laszewski about the Affordable Care Act, which Republicans vow to repeal and replace. Laszewski had a long career in the insurance industry.
Comedian Larry Wilmore Hosts 67th National Book Awards Ceremony
Six writers won an award Wednesday night including Colson Whitehead's The Underground Railroad for fiction. Ibram X. Kendi won in nonfiction and Daniel Borzutzky in poetry.
Donald Trump Expected To Have A Hard Time Draining The Swamp
During the campaign, Trump said he wants to keep lobbyists out of his administration, but it isn't so easy. President Obama tried. Most people agree, running a government without lobbyists isn't easy.
With Trump In Office, What Is The Future Of U.S.-German Relations?
The incoming Trump administration seems to share little in common with Chancellor Angela Merkel's policies. Steve Inskeep talks to Peter Wittig, the German ambassador to the U.S.
Economist Reporter: Europeans, Especially Germans, Horrified By Trump
President Obama is in Germany meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel. Steve Inskeep speaks with The Economist's David Rennie about how the trans-Atlantic relationship might change under Trump.
Border Patrol Agents' Union Confers With Trump On Securing The Border
Steve Inskeep talks to U.S. Border Patrol agent Brandon Judd, who advised Donald Trump's campaign. Judd is head of the National Border Patrol Council, the union representing more than 16,000 agents.
U.S. To Monitor Security Agreement Signed Between Russia And Nicaragua
Russia is building a new embassy complex, anti drug training center and satellite station in Nicaragua this year. That's on top of providing new military equipment to the former Cold War ally.
Protests Against Trump's Election Continue Across The Country
It's been more than a week since Donald Trump became president elect and protests haven't let up. Some involved say they are challenging things bigger than Trump — such as the electoral college.