Is A Corporate Tax Cut Really What The Economy Needs Right Now?
Supporters of the tax cut say it will lead to more hiring and faster growth. But the evidence isn't so clear-cut.
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Mueller Russia Probe Moves To The White House; GOP's Math Problem On Taxes
The investigation into Russian election interference encircles the White House with interviews of staff close to the president. And the GOP is struggling to make the numbers work for their tax bill.
Pastor Urges Texas Shooting Survivors To Choose Light Over Darkness
A week after the shootings at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, the pastor held an emotional service at a community center. People honored the victims and gave hope to the community.
Michigan Pushes To Have Nation's Toughest Lead Water Rules
After the Flint crisis, GOP Gov. Snyder wants to adopt stricter rules regarding lead in water. He's pushing state regulators to change the federal rule because Republican state lawmakers won't do it.
Brain Scientists Look Beyond Opioids To Conquer Pain
The search is on for opioid alternatives that can block pain without causing addiction. One promising candidate: snail venom.
Seeking Owner: Set Of Dentures Left Behind In Voting Booth
Someone left some dentures after voting last week in Portland, Maine. The city clerk's office has them in a plastic bag, ready to be claimed at lost and found.
News Brief: Asia Trip Winds Down, Moore Denies Misconduct Allegations
President Trump met with Philippine President Duterte on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit. And, Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore continues to deny allegations of sexual misconduct with minors.
Liz Smith, Longtime Gossip Columnist, Dies At 94
Smith gave millions a peek into the private lives of the rich and famous through her columns. While she scored big scoops, her insider's take allowed her to shirk the usual salacious brand of gossip.
Princeton's Involvement With Slavery
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Princeton history professor Martha Sandweiss about her new project drawing on archival documents to tell the story of the university's relationship with slavery.
Making Sense Of The Paradise Papers Dump And Its Ties To The Trump Administration
The Paradise Papers dump revealed the extent to which the wealthy hide their assets from the government through offshore tax havens. Michael Montgomery of the Center for Investigative Reporting is one of hundreds of journalists poring over the papers.