Should The Phrase 'Islamic Extremism' Be Used? It's Debatable
Within Islamic countries, many Muslims are OK using the term "Islamic extremists," but when Westerners use the phrase, it could be seen as an insult.
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The Real Debate: 2 Very Different World Views On Terrorism
American politics are more divided than at any time in modern history — and that rift is as wide as it gets when it comes to foreign policy, something made very clear after the Paris attacks.
U.S. Political Reaction To Paris Attacks Split Along Party Lines
Politics is never far from controversy — be it Supreme Court rulings, guns or terrorist attacks, like the one in Paris. President Obama — and the candidates trying to replace him — all weighed in.
For Immigrants In U.S. Illegally, Rubio Favors 'Very Long Path' To Citizenship
Sen. Marco Rubio, who's gaining in the presidential race, supported and helped craft the Senate immigration bill. He's backed away from it somewhat, but clarified his stance in an interview with NPR.
Break It Down: NPR Reporters Fact Check The Republican Debate
Last night's presidential debate focused on economic issues. Our reporters look at candidate claims about business creation, the minimum wage, trade and the length of the tax code.
The Fourth Republican Debate In 100 Words (And Three Video Clips)
The fourth Republican debate was a substantive affair that revealed real fractures within the party on big issues.
Push For $15 Minimum Wage Becoming Part Of Presidential Politics
In dozens of cities, low-wage workers, backed by a key union, held demonstrations demanding a minimum wage of $15. They planned to protest in Milwaukee outside the Republican presidential debate.
One Year Out — 5 Things That Might Determine The Next President
Election Day 2016 is Nov. 8. There are several things to watch that could determine the next president, like anger in the electorate over such issues as income inequality and President Obama's record.
La. Democrat For Governor: 'David Vitter Chose Prostitutes Over Patriots'
A new ad hammers home Republican David Vitter's involvement in the 2007 D.C. Madam prostitution scandal. He easily won re-election to the Senate but faces renewed scrutiny in his run for governor.
Ben Carson Pushes Back On Questions About His West Point Story
Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson says he never applied to West Point, although in his book, he had written that he was "offered a full scholarship" to the elite military academy.