A Conversation About Who Needs College And Why
In this installation of "Going There With Michel Martin," Martin asks a panel whether people still need college.
Around the Nation
Intruder Arrested After Entering White House Grounds
The Secret Service says a man carrying two cans of mace scaled the White House fence. President Trump, who was in the White House at the time, called the intruder"a troubled person."
Jewish Synagogues Celebrate Purim With Plays
The Jewish holiday Purim begins tonight. The celebration involves a reenacting of a story and it's called a Purim spiel. But they don't always stick to the past.
A Life Darkened By Accidental Killing
While driving 20 years ago, Shane Snowdon struck and killed a cyclist. She says it has haunted her ever since, and tells Scott Simon she hopes her story will motivate others to drive more safely.
Bill Could Upend Cross-County Busing In Louisville
To address racial segregation, students in Louisville, Ky. have long been bused to schools across the city. A bill advancing in the state legislature would end that program.
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu On Confederate Monuments
Scott Simon speaks with New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu after court rulings to permit New Orleans to take down monuments commemorating Confederate heroes.
Proposed Border Wall Would Affect Many Endangered Species
A border wall between the U.S. and Mexico would run thousands of miles along an ecologically diverse region. Environmentalists say it would cause major harm to wildlife and their habitat.
NPR News Nuggets: This One's For The Dogs
Here's a quick roundup of some of the mini-moments you may have missed on this week's Morning Edition.
I'm Pregnant. What Would Happen If I Couldn't Afford Health Care?
Prenatal care costs more than $10,000 on average. Dr. Leana Wen wonders what choices she would make if she didn't have health insurance to cover that, and how those choices would affect her baby.
For Some Arab Americans, Checking A Census Box Is Complicated
For years, advocates have pushed the Census Bureau for a box for people of Middle Eastern or North African descent. Now, the bureau recommends one. Some worry the data may be misused in surveillance.