U.S. Army Takes Unique Approach With New Recruitment Video
It's the new U.S. Army recruiting video, or is it a trailer for a new Hollywood sci-fi movie? Or is it both? NPR takes a look at the new video.
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In 9 Out Of 10 Cities, Middle-Income Families Are Slipping Away
A new study by the Pew Research Center shows the share of middle-income households is shrinking. That's because more households are moving into the upper class, while others are sinking lower.
Speaker Paul Ryan Calls Donald Trump Meeting 'Encouraging'
House Speaker Paul Ryan met with the de facto nominee of the Republican Party Donald Trump Thursday and called the conversation encouraging and a good first step, while acknowledging that the two have legitimate policy differences.
How North Carolina's House Bill 2 Governs Bathrooms And Beyond
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Bob Joyce, a professor at the University of North Carolina School of Government, for a closer look at what North Carolina's House Bill 2 actually does regarding bathrooms and beyond.
Protesters Surround RNC Headquarters Amid Trump Meetings
Colorful protests surrounded Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., Thursday morning as Donald Trump met with House Speaker Paul Ryan and other officials inside.
NPR Live Lab: How Strong Are Eggs? We Walked On Them To Find Out
Eggs are among the strongest structures in nature. Watch this video by the eggheads at Joe's Big Idea to find out why!
As Feds Crack Down On For-Profit College, A Founder Heads To Prison For Fraud
FastTrain, a for-profit school in Florida, collected some $35 million in student loans and federal financial aid and used deceptive advertising and pressure tactics to recruit students.
Look, Ma! No Mitochondria
Scientists have found the first eukaryotic organism that functions fine without mitochondria, the "powerhouses" that make energy for the cells of yeast, humans and other animals.
The Goal Of These Soccer Players Isn't Just Scoring Goals
Soccer Without Borders, which won a $250,000 grant this month, helps kids overcome past trauma by kicking it and flicking it.
Trump And Ryan Call Meeting A 'Very Positive Step Toward Unification' Of GOP
In a joint statement after their meeting at the Republican National Committee headquarters, the two stressed that the party must unite to defeat likely Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton this fall.