U.S. Population Growth In 2019 Is Slowest In A Century
Falling birth rates and rising death rates, combined with a significant drop in immigration, have slowed U.S. population growth to its lowest level since 1918.
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Joe Biden Writes About 'Restoring The Soul Of Our Nation'
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Michael Wear, who directed faith outreach for President Obama's reelection campaign, about whether 2020 Democratic presidential candidates are appealing to faith voters.
The Top Moments From A Decade That Reshaped American Politics
A tumultuous decade in politics saw everything from the presidency and reelection of the first black president to the rise of the Tea Party and the improbable election of Donald Trump as president.
Reflections From A Jew At A Mock-Jewish Restaurant
On a trip to explore her Jewish-Ukrainian roots, one writer made a stop at a controversial Jewish-themed restaurant, where guests are served matzo at every meal and invited to haggle over the check.
5 People Sentenced To Death In Saudi Arabia For Khashoggi Killing
NPR's Noel King talks to Aaron David Miller, a former State Department Mideast analyst, about Saudi Arabia announcing five death sentences in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Britain's Labour Party Faces A Tough Climb Back From A Damaging Election
The opposition party had its worst election result since 1935. Now its members are split over how to bounce back.
Boeing Picks New CEO To 'Restore Confidence, Repair Relationships'
NPR's David Greene talks to aerospace analyst Richard Aboulafia about David Calhoun, who takes over as Boeing's CEO after the company suspended production of its 737 Max planes.
Past Impeachment Stands Dog Senate Leaders In Witness Stalemate
The Senate's Republican and Democratic leaders disagree about including witnesses in an impeachment trial of President Trump. But each has flipped his stance since Bill Clinton's 1999 acquittal.
Examining Health Care Spending Since Obamacare
NPR's Noel King talks to David Wessel of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution about health care spending since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law 10 years ago.
Trump Is Impeached, But There's No Endgame In Sight
What trophy can be said to await the speaker or her party at game's end? Their case has not penetrated the popular membrane enough to supply the two-thirds vote required for conviction in the Senate.