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President Trump walks from the Oval Office to speak with members of the press just before departing the White House to spend the weekend Camp David.

President Trump 'So Happy' Black Unemployment Rate At A Historic Low

11:33pm January 06, 2018

by Brakkton Booker

Trump boasted about unemployment for African-Americans hitting a record low of 6.8 percent in December, the lowest rate for that group since the government began tracking data in the early 1970s.

On the moon in 1972, Apollo 16 astronaut John Young jumps off of the lunar surface to salute the U.S. flag.

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Astronaut John Young, Who Flew In Space 6 Times, Dies At 87

10:26pm January 06, 2018

by Russell Lewis

One of NASA's most accomplished astronauts died Friday. He flew in space six times, including a moon landing, and later headed the office that chose crews for space shuttle missions.

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A copy of Fire and Fury sits on display at a bookstore in Washington, D.C., on Friday. The book was rushed into bookstores and onto e-book platforms because of demand and the threat of a lawsuit from President Trump.

The New Year Rings In With 'Fire And Fury.' It Might Mean A Consequential 2018

6:56pm January 06, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

The first week of the new year kicked off with the same ferocity of news that last year ended with.

Questions surrounding President Trump's temperament intensified this week after excerpts from the book, Fire and Fury: Inside The Trump White House, detailed chaos inside the White House.

'A Very Stable Genius': Trump Responds To Renewed Criticism Of His Mental State

6:09pm January 06, 2018

by Samantha Raphelson

Trump tweeted Saturday that his ability to win the presidency on the first try shows he is "a very stable genius" after a book renewed questions about his mental state and fitness for office.

Trump Responds To Criticism Of His Mental State

5:02pm January 06, 2018

by Tamara Keith

In an appearance with GOP congressional leaders at Camp David, President Trump addressed topics ranging from his own mental health to his legislative accomplishments.

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Student Suicide Investigation; DeVos Proposes New Student Loan Rules

4:48pm January 06, 2018

by Anya Kamenetz

Empty classrooms in Puerto Rico, and more in our weekly education news roundup.

You'd be doing us and yourself a favor if you'd just stay in bed.

It's Not Just A Cold, It's 'Sickness Behavior'

11:51am January 06, 2018

by Nancy Shute

Feeling grumpy and antisocial because you've got a cold? That's not just a random side effect. It's your body saying, "Hey, slow down and rest so you can get better."

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Washington State Sues Motel 6 Over Sharing Guest Immigration Data

8:21am January 06, 2018

Washington state is suing Motel 6 for sharing guest information with immigration agents. NPR's Scott Simon talks with the state's attorney general, Bob Ferguson, about the case and marijuana policy.

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Coping With The Cold In Upstate New York

8:21am January 06, 2018

by Brian Mann

The winter storm gripping the eastern U.S. has forced millions of people to scramble for heat and shelter. People who work outside for a living often have no choice but to endure these conditions.

Responding To The Protests In Iran

8:21am January 06, 2018

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Matt Purple of The American Conservative about how the U.S. should respond to the Iran protests.