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EU leaders to hold emergency meeting on Ukraine support and Russian threats, Trump grants automakers one-month reprieve from tariffs, nearly 6,000 USDA workers fired by Trump ordered back to work.
Food Fight: Which City Originated The Breakfast Taco?
A blogger for the website Eater claims the phrase "breakfast taco" originated in Austin, Texas. But San Antonians dispute that — saying their city is the true birthplace.
Bruce Springsteen Shouts Out Wrong Concert Venue
During a concert in the city that is home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The Boss tried to rev up the audience — exclaiming, "Party noises Pittsburgh." The problem? He was in Cleveland.
Trump Wins Nevada's GOP Caucuses; Rubio Narrowly Takes Second
Republican caucus goers in Nevada overwhelming voted for Donald Trump Tuesday night to be the party's presidential nominee. It's Trump's third major victory in two weeks.
Russia's Air Campaign In Syria May Be Hurting Anti-ISIS Campaign
Perhaps the biggest question about the efforts to bring a pause in the fighting in Syria is: Have Russian air strikes emboldened the Syrian regime so much that it doesn't want to stop fighting?
Voters In Florida's Puerto Rican Community Shy Away From Party Affiliation
In Florida, the fastest growing group of independent voters are newly-arrived Puerto Ricans. And although they're American citizens, they're encountering an entirely new political system.
Young, Independent Voters Change Politics In Colorado
Voters under the age of 35 have become a decisive force in Colorado but many of them choose not to affiliate with a political party. We examine why.
CIA Director Brennan On Apple, Syria And ISIS
CIA Director John Brennan sits down with NPR for a wide-ranging interview at the agency's headquarters in Langley, Va. He discusses subjects ranging from Syria to cybersecurity to the state of ISIS.
Senate Republicans Refuse To Consider Obama Supreme Court Nominee
Every Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee has signed a letter pledging they won't hold any hearings on any Supreme Court nominee President Obama names this year.