Freshmen Come To Washington
The freshman congressional class of 2019 went to Washington, D.C., for a whirlwind orientation, and will begin facing some major questions, like who to support for House Speaker.
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Over 600 People Still Missing In California Wildfires
There are over 600 people still missing after the most destructive fire tore through Butte County, Calif. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Kristin Aquino who is searching for her uncle.
California Wildfires And How Insurance Comes Into Play
California wildfires will likely make premiums go up over time and the cost of insurance could become an important factor in home purchases.
Rural Town Reacts To Murder Arrest
In 2016, members of the Rhoden family were killed in their homes in rural Ohio. This week four members of a different family were charged with aggravated murder.
Different Thanksgiving Stuffing From Across The Country
NPR's Scott Simon looks at unique Thanksgiving stuffing recipes from different U.S. regions.
Facebook Under-Fire Following New York Times Investigation
A New York Times investigation that ran this week found Facebook failed to counter Russian interference it knew about in the 2016 election. We speak with Rhode Island Congressman David Cicilline.
Tensions Mount Between U.S. And Saudi Arabia Over Killing Of Journalist
NPR's Scott Simon talks about the latest tensions between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi with former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Robert Jordan.
Migrant Kids Survive Hardship To Reunite With Parents. Then What?
Most children moving to the U.S. from Central America come without adults, hoping to join parents or family already living in the U.S. To succeed, psychologists say, these families need support.
Texas Students Will Soon Learn Slavery Played A Central Role In The Civil War
The state's previous social studies standards listed three causes for the Civil War: sectionalism, states' rights and slavery, in that order.
Federal Investigators Pinpoint What Caused String Of Gas Explosions In Mass.
The National Transportation Safety Board says a natural gas company engineer made a major mistake in developing construction plans, resulting in a disastrous chain reaction.