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The story behind Biden’s son, Ukraine and Trump’s claims
Trump's private lawyer Rudy Giuliani has also publicly urged Ukrainian officials to investigate the Bidens.
6 years ago
Once a ‘rocket ship,’ National Security Council now avoided by government pros
Career foreign policy professionals tell NPR they increasingly fear that joining the NSC, which is part of the White House, will taint them as political operatives.
6 years ago
Reporters dig into Justice Kavanaugh’s past, allegations of misconduct against him
In their new book, The Education of Brett Kavanaugh, New York Times reporters Robin Pogrebin and Kate Kelly detail what's already known about Kavanaugh.
6 years ago
Microsoft president: Democracy is at stake. Regulate big tech
Brad Smith says governments need to step in and set rules for the Internet giants. "Almost no technology has gone so entirely unregulated, for so long, as digital technology."
6 years ago
After Thursday night's Democratic primary debate, we discuss what the candidates said and how may play among voters.
Air Date: September 13, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Your guide to the 3rd Democratic debate
The spotlight is on the 10 candidates who made the cut for Thursday's debate in Houston.
6 years ago
America’s poverty rate falls while household incomes remain the same
Poverty in America declined last year, continuing a trend that began in 2014.
6 years ago
There’s no celebration at the end of this run. After running 243 miles from the Pentagon to Ground Zero in three days, it’s a sobering finish line for the 9/11 Promise Run.
6 years ago
Listen 0:50At 9/11 memorial, new recognition for a longer-term toll
The new 9/11 Memorial Glade gives their loved ones a place in the landscape of remembrance at ground zero.
6 years ago
House Judiciary tees up for impeachment, but Democrats divided on moving ahead
The House Judiciary Committee will vote this week on whether to install new procedures for its impeachment inquiry.
6 years ago
M.I.T. Media Lab director steps down over financial ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Ito reportedly resigned from other boards he sat on, including the James L. Knight Foundation. He was named director of the M.I.T. Media Lab in 2011.
6 years ago
Pa. officials calling attention to importance of complete 2020 census count
Pennsylvania stands to lose about $2,000 each year for every person left uncounted.
6 years ago
Pets escaping Hurricane Dorian’s path find shelter in Delaware
Three hundred and fifty cats and dogs evacuate shelters near the Carolina coast to escape Hurricane Dorian and to make space for new animals that may be displaced.
6 years ago
Have Trump’s serial lies lowered the bar for Biden’s serial gaffes?
Joe Biden has long been adept at talking with a foot in his mouth, so perhaps it's no surprise that lately, on the stump, he has overdosed on whoppers.
6 years ago
The gymnasts who brought down a sexual predator
Before dozens of women took to the podium to testify against former Olympic team doctor Larry Nassar, dozens more suffered his abuse in a small town in Michigan.
Air Date: September 2, 2019
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