What You Need To Know About Foxconn
Foxconn hasn't had much presence in the U.S., but it's the largest corporate employer in China. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Brian Merchant, a tech reporter for Vice, about the company.
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Perdue Farms Signs Up For A Chicken Welfare Revolution
The poultry industry may be on the verge of adopting ambitious new animal-welfare standards, giving chickens more space and daylight, and even returning to older, slower-growing chicken breeds.
Why Are Undocumented Immigrants Smuggled By Truck?
For many migrants, there is a fear of "two crossings" — the actual border and then checkpoints further inland.
Who's The True Boss Of Snopes? Legal Fight Puts Fact-Check Site At Risk
The future of one of the nation's first digital fact-checking initiatives is in doubt. The site's founder says a legal battle for control of the company has led to all of its revenue being cut off.
States Have Already Tried Versions Of 'Skinny Repeal.' It Didn't Go Well
Republican senators are warming to the idea of a scaled-back plan that would delete the Affordable Care Act's individual and employer mandates but leave much of the law intact.
Unpopular At Home, Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback Nominated For State Dept. Post
Brownback, a staunch social conservative, was one of the least popular governors in the country after tax cuts he championed failed to ignite the state's economy and led to deep spending cuts.
Social Media Lets Anti-Government Bundys Reach Followers
Groups who monitor far-right extremists warn that anti-government militants are increasingly using social media to promote armed protests and violence.
Kansas Gov. Brownback To Be Nominated Ambassador For Religious Freedom
He tweeted, "Religious Freedom is the first freedom." If confirmed, he'll leave office with critics unhappy at the effect of tax cuts he championed, but others supportive of his conservative policies.
Ohio State Fair Ride Malfunction Kills One Person, Critically Injures Others
Columbus fire officials say some of those injured were thrown from the ride. Gov. John Kasich has ordered all fair rides shut down until they can be inspected.
State Department Dismisses Rumors Of So-Called 'Rexit'
The State Department is dismissing rumors of a "Rexit," saying Rex Tillerson has no plans to resign and has a lot of work ahead redesigning America's oldest cabinet agency.