Trump will begin his presidency in delicate position, poll finds
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows that Americans' support for President-elect Donald Trump's top priorities is split, despite his claims of a mandate for his agenda.
U.S. Point Man On Syria Meets With Rebels Inside Syria
Ambassador Robert Ford crossed into northern Syria on Wednesday. The secret visit was confirmed by Syrian activists at the media office at the Bab al-Salama crossing on the Turkish frontier.
Consumers Facing Subscription Service Overload Will Only Get More Choices
Consumers already have an abundance of choice when it comes to entertainment and news subscriptions. But analysts say it's still early days for all the digital subscription offerings we'll have to pay for.
Ladies, Want Women's Sports To Get More Attention? Pony Up
Some critics say that women's sports aren't treated the same as men's sports when it comes to coverage, marketing and advertising. Frank Deford has some thoughts about why that is, and how it can change.
Workers Wreak Havoc During Home Remodeling Job In Oregon
KCST radio reports the first man started a fire in the carport to get warm. When the fire got out of control, a second worker used an excavator to knock down the carport — but the fire had spread to a tree. Which explains why the workers cut down the 120-foot Douglas fir — causing it to crash on the vacant house they were fixing.
Texas Woman Says Bacon Is Key To Long Life
Pearl Cantrell, 105, says she eats bacon every day. That caught the attention of Oscar Meyer, and the company sent the Weinermobile to visit her.
Dow Jones Average Makes History, Closes Above 15,000
With treasury yields near historic lows, and cash and money markets yielding almost nothing, investors are putting their money in stocks. Analysts say the Federal Reserve's efforts to keep interest rates extremely low are a key driver.
Specially Trained FBI Agents Will Help Kidnapped Women Heal
Three women rescued in Cleveland after going missing a decade ago have beaten the odds. In most cases, Justice Department statistics say victims don't survive that kind of ordeal. FBI forensic experts and victim specialists will be meeting with the women and their families, to try to start the process of helping them return to the world.
