Amherst College Drops Mascot Criticized As Offensive
Amherst will not use the unofficial symbol "Lord Jeff," which is based on an English general who advocated giving Native Americans blankets infected with smallpox.
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No Way To Pick A President? Here Are 6 Other Ways To Do It
Critics say Iowa and New Hampshire are too old, too white and too small to have so much power in the presidential nominating process. There are lots of other ideas, but tradition is hard to change.
$200K Reward As Southern California Police Continue Search For 3 Inmates
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Erika Aguilar, a reporter for Southern California Public Radio, about the search for three escaped inmates who police say are violent and potentially dangerous.
New Jersey River Polluters Fund Toxic Fish Swap — But There's A Snag
Passaic River polluters are telling local fishermen to trade contaminated catch for healthy tilapia. But there's no disposal plan for the toxic fish, and residents don't want them to be incinerated.
Modern Rent Parties Highlight The Need For Affordable Housing
There's no dancing or passing the hat at these new rent parties. There is music — and online fundraising. Recently, a classical violinist played a concert in an Annapolis apartment to help the tenant.
Depression Screening Recommended For All Pregnant Women, New Mothers
Depression is common in women during pregnancy and postpartum, posing risks to both mother and child. More effort is needed to get women screened and treated, a federal advisory panel says.
Southern California Authorities Continue Search For Escaped Inmates
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks to Erika Aguilar, a reporter for Southern California Public Radio, about the search for three inmates who escaped a maximum-security jail. The dramatic escape has also prompted an internal investigation to find out if anyone inside the jail helped them break out.
San Diego Mulls Whether To Let City, Not Utility, Buy Alternative Energy
It's the largest city in the U.S. to commit to using only renewable energy. And even though stakeholders are on board, trouble could be brewing over how to implement the plan.
As Iowa Caucuses Near, Democrats Hear From Presidential Candidates
The Iowa Democratic Party hosted a town hall Monday night, where the three presidential candidates talked to voters. It wasn't technically a debate and they didn't appear on stage at the same time.
Zika Virus Will Spread Through The Americas, WHO Says
The Zika virus, which has been blamed for birth defects, is spread by a type of mosquito that is found in every country in the Western Hemisphere, except Canada where the weather is too cold.