President Trump Signs $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill, But Is 'Unhappy' About It
Congress passed a $1.3 trillion spending bill overnight, that President Trump sharply criticized as he signed it on Friday following a veto threat.
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Craigslist Shuts Down Personals Section After Congress Passes Bill On Trafficking
Craigslist says it made the change because of the Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, which is meant to crack down on sex trafficking of children. Free speech advocates are critical of FOSTA.
Spending Bill Protects Tipped Workers From Sharing With The Boss
The president signed a spending bill Friday that, among other things, safeguards workers' tips. It blocks an earlier Trump administration move that may have allowed restaurant owners to pocket them.
How Fast Can An Outbreak Be Detected?
In Uganda, the answer used to be ... not fast enough. And every hour is critical. A pilot program set up by CDC has turned things around — and holds lessons for the rest of the world.
Egyptian Government Implements Free Speech Restrictions Ahead Of Elections
With elections next week almost certain to give Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi another term, the government has imposed tight restrictions on free speech. Reporters aren't supposed to ask people how they vote.
Why People Are Reluctant To Call The Austin Bomber A Terrorist
The suspect in the Austin bombings has been described as "troubled" by both police and the media. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks to NPR Code Switch reporter Gene Demby about why people seem reluctant to call him a terrorist.
Spending Bill Lets CDC Study Gun Violence; But Researchers Are Skeptical It Will Help
In 1996, Congress limited the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's ability to study gun control. That will change with the new budget, but gun violence researchers aren't impressed.
Washington, D.C., Residents House Students Coming In For Gun Control March
Inspired by Parkland students' activism following the deadly shooting at their high school last month, local residents are helping young demonstrators find lodging.
Trump Signs $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill, Averting A Government Shutdown
Hours earlier, the president had hinted at vetoing the legislation but relented, citing "national security." The threat added suspense to what otherwise would have been a perfunctory signing ceremony.
Hotel Releases Video Of Las Vegas Shooter In Days Leading To Massacre
Stephen Paddock, the 64-year-old retired accountant and real estate investor, looks like an ordinary hotel guest and casino patron in footage released by the Mandalay Bay resort.