Politics & Pop Culture

Former President George H.W. Bush (left) talks with former Secretary of State and close friend James Baker III at NRG Stadium in Houston in 2014.

See George H.W. Bush's Apology To Donald Trump For Missing The Inauguration

6:59pm January 18, 2017

by Arnie Seipel

The 92-year-old former president was put into the intensive care unit at a Houston hospital on Wednesday, but had already planned to stay home owing to his age and poor health.

Melania Trump wore a white, one-shouldered Ralph Lauren jumpsuit to her husband's election night rally.

Clothes Don't Make A First Lady, But They Can Make A Statement

6:19pm January 09, 2017

by Elizabeth Blair

Michelle Obama is known for wearing affordable clothing, while Melania Trump is often seen in luxury brands. One critic describes Trump's look as polished and glamorous, but not very personal.

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Chicago police Commander Kevin Duffin, speaking during a news conference in Chicago Thursday, describes the kidnapping and hate crime charges filed against four black people who attacked a white man and livestreamed it on Facebook.

Politics & Government

A Discomfiting Question: Was The Chicago Torture Case Racism?

10:25am January 09, 2017

by Gene Demby

The man was held captive and beaten by four people who livestreamed the attack. He was white. His tormentors were black. Calling that a hate crime doesn't tell the whole story.

Actor and activist Jesse Williams says he believes his efforts are making a difference but gives credit to those who inspire him, among them black women and the black LGBTQ community.

Actor And Activist Jesse Williams: 'I'm Certain I'm Making A Difference'

3:32pm January 01, 2017

by NPR Staff

The Grey's Anatomy co-star tells NPR's Michel Martin he's seen the effects of his actions in the public consciousness and discourse. He says he's inspired by black women and the black LGBTQ community.

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Bubbles float over visitors during a New Year's Eve celebration event a Tokyo hotel. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gave a speech at Pearl Harbor about the power of reconciliation in the waning days of 2016.

World Leaders Welcome New Year With Messages Of Reconciliation — Or Not

2:36pm December 31, 2016

by Maggie Penman

Statements from world leaders in the final days of 2016 range from the reflective to the inflammatory to the unusual.

Milo Yiannopoulos, a conservative columnist and Internet personality, confirmed that he has a book deal with Simon & Schuster, saying on his Facebook page: "They said banning me from Twitter would finish me off. Just as I predicted, the opposite has happe

Simon & Schuster Will Publish Book By Breitbart Editor, Despite Criticism

7:39pm December 30, 2016

by Maggie Penman

Some Simon & Schuster authors are outraged over plans to publish the book by Milo Yiannopoulos, widely known for his attacks against actress Leslie Jones on Twitter.

Former President Bill Clinton plays with balloons onstage at the end of the fourth day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia in July.

10 Election Moments You Won't Totally Hate And Might Even Like

1:29pm December 29, 2016

by Meg Anderson

The 2016 election was divisive and nasty and full of insults and innuendo. But let's look at the brighter side — here are 10 lighter moments from 2016 that weren't so bad. Some are actually funny.

The Radio City Rockettes are a New York institution and have participated in inauguration celebrations before. But this time, some Rockettes aren't feeling too festive.

The Rockettes To Perform At Donald Trump's Inauguration, Whether They Like It Or Not

7:22pm December 23, 2016

by Maggie Penman

Donald Trump's transition team has confirmed that The Rockettes will perform at the inauguration celebration — though one dancer said on social media that she was "embarrassed and disappointed."

Patrons are reflected in a mirror as they eat at Trump Tower Grille at Trump Tower in New York. A critical Vanity Fair review preceded criticism of the magazine by the president-elect on Twitter.

Trump Lashes Out At 'Vanity Fair,' One Day After It Lambastes His Restaurant

2:53pm December 15, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

The president-elect has had a long-running feud with the magazine's editor, who once termed him a "short-fingered vulgarian."

Non-GMO labels, like this one at Whole Foods, may strengthen consumer perceptions that genetically modified foods may carry risks to health.

Americans Don't Trust Scientists' Take On Food Issues

5:49pm December 02, 2016

by Dan Charles

A new survey finds strong public support for organic food, and suspicion of GMOs — regardless of whether people vote Republican or Democratic. Also, people don't trust scientists much at all.