Is Hillary Clinton 'Likable Enough'?
A new round of polls in key swing states showed Hillary Clinton's favorability ratings suffering badly. It's a warning sign for Clinton's campaign, but also for politicians generally.
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Ben Carson, A Man Made In Detroit
A Republican presidential candidate and former neurosurgeon, Carson was born and raised amid the tumult of Detroit in the 1960s. Even as a young man, Carson sought a different path from his peers.
Rumors Of The Donald's Demise May Be Greatly Exaggerated (Or At Least Premature)
Donald Trump surely broke the rules this past weekend, but he never agreed to play by any other than his own. And this has already proved appealing, even compelling, to millions of Americans.
Paul Just The Latest Candidate To Assault Paper
Rand Paul burned and used a wood chipper and chainsaw on a stack of paper representing the federal tax code. But he's hardly the first candidate to attack what he sees as an offensive pile of paper.
The Story Of South Korea Told Through One Cartoonist
One cartoonist in Seoul has shaped and defined South Korean culture for decades. NPR meets the artist on the last day of an exhibition devoted to the scope of his career.
'Washington Post' Urges U.N. To Help Free Reporter Held In Iran
NPR's Melissa Block speaks with Washington Post editor Martin Baron for an update on Jason Rezaian's ongoing detainment and trials in Iran.
With U.S.-Cuba Ties Restored, Embargo Leaves Trade Restrictions In Place
Washington, D.C., and Havana may have restored diplomatic ties, but the crippling trade embargo against Cuba is still in place — for now. President Obama has started paving the way to increase the export of agricultural products to Cuba, and to begin exporting construction and telecommunications equipment.
Donald Trump's Remarks On John McCain Question Meaning Of 'War Hero'
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with David Greenberg, a professor of history at Rutgers University and a writer for Politico, about how Donald Trump took issue with calling John McCain a "war hero."
Despite Fear Of Bullets, One Pakistani Minority Refuses To Stay Tight-Lipped
In Pakistan, speaking your mind on some issues can cost you your life. But one small minority is refusing to be silenced.
5 Years Later, Legacy Of Financial Overhaul Still Being Weighed
Republicans are pushing to roll back Dodd-Frank because they say it over-regulates the financial industry and hurts growth. Supporters say it has made banks stronger and the financial system safer.