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Politics & Policy

The London skyline, shown in March 2017, is still shining bright. But the U.K. is using noticeably less energy than it did more than a decade ago. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
NPR
Economy
Energy

The U.K. economy is growing — but its energy use is shrinking

In the global fight against climate change, the United Kingdom has quietly notched an unusual — and somewhat mystifying — victory.

7 years ago

Jordanian troops took part in an international hostage rescue exercise in Amman, with other allied forces. A U.S. group focuses on helping the families of hostages before and after their recovery. (Raad Adayleh/AP)
NPR
International

Aid group for hostages’ families seeks to help through ‘lonely experience’

Every year, some 200 Americans are taken hostage somewhere around the world.

7 years ago

The Capitol building
Elections
Politics

New Congress Democrats from Pa., N.J. look for ways to make an impact

While Nancy Pelosi funneled millions of dollars to the incoming freshmen class, more than 50 Democrats won their elections in part by vowing not to vote for her as speaker.

7 years ago

Voters in Pennsylvania's primary election in 2012. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Innovation
Philadelphia
Politics

Can behavioral scientists help make city government more effective?

The city of Philadelphia is working with scientists in the area to boost voter turnout for the 2019 municipal elections.

7 years ago

Newly elected members of the House of Representatives Lucy McBath and Abigail Spanberger meet in front of the U.S. Capitol. Both women represent newly Democratic suburban districts. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
NPR
Elections

Democrats won the suburbs. Now they have to hold them

"Those are going to be the first districts that Republicans pursue in their in their bid to win the majority."

7 years ago

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., gives a victory speech during his election night party in Scranton, Pa., on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Jake Danna Stevens/The Times-Tribune via AP)
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

Casey for president? U.S. senator from Pa. says it could happen

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania said he has one of the necessities for winning the race for president.

7 years ago

Mike Harrington, chairman of the Delaware Republican Party, addresses candidates and supporters on Election Night, after the GOP was swept out of statewide offices and saw the Democrats increase their advantage in the state House and Senate. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Delaware
Politics

After disastrous election, Delaware GOP gropes for way to regain relevance

With victories in all five statewide races, starting in January the Democrats will hold all nine statewide elective posts, from Congress to state treasurer and auditor.

7 years ago

Listen 4:47
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Keystone Crossroads
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Politics

Pa. candidates will devote unused millions in campaign contributions to transition costs, building clout

Every year, politicians raise hundreds of millions of dollars to finance their campaigns. But insiders kn ...

7 years ago

Listen 1:57
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Income Inequality
Philadelphia
PlanPhilly

Kenney’s $15 minimum wage bill advances

The legislation would increase the minimum wage for city workers and employees of city contractors and subcontractors over the next four years, hitting $15 an hour in 2022.

7 years ago

City Councilman David Oh.
PlanPhilly
Housing
Philadelphia
PlanPhilly

Changes to controversial anti-squatting law advance in City Council

Cherelle Parker and David Oh repeatedly clashed about a new law authored by Oh making it easier for landlords to kick out people they believe are squatting in their property.

7 years ago

Delaware Gov. John Carney talks about soaring health care costs before signing an executive order in his Wilmington office. (Mark Eichmann/WHYY)
Delaware
Health Care

Delaware executive order aims to limit health care costs

As states around the country search for ways to rein in health care costs, Delaware Gov. John Carney has signed an executive order design ...

7 years ago

President Trump says the U.S. will remain a
NPR
International

Trump says U.S. will remain ‘steadfast partner’ of Saudis, despite Khashoggi killing

"Maybe he did and maybe he didn't," Trump said of the crown prince's knowledge of the killing.

7 years ago

Democrat Stacey Abrams isn't backing down from her fight against what she calls voter suppression tactics and election mismanagement after losing the Georgia governor's race (Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)
NPR
Elections

Stacey Abrams says she was almost blocked from voting in Georgia election

7 years ago

(Bigstock photo)
Radio Times
Home & Family

How to have civil conversations in a polarized world

Guests: Jason Jay, Rachel Swarns As Americans sit down to feast with family and friends this week and share food ...

Air Date: November 20, 2018 12:00 am

Listen 49:00
Ivanka Trump at the White House on Oct. 9, 2018.
NPR

Ivanka Trump reportedly used personal email account for official White House business

She sent hundreds of emails to government officials through a personal email account last year, according to The Washington Post.

7 years ago

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