Strange Worlds At The Edge Of Our Solar System Finally Come Into Focus
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has beamed back its best photos of Pluto and its moons. Scientists will puzzle over them for years to come.
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Pastors Eye A Move From God's House To The Statehouse
Hundreds of conservative pastors around the country are so upset about what they see as a moral crisis in government that they are preparing to run for public office themselves.
Motorcycles Can Now Run Problematic Red Lights In Kentucky
A new law that takes effect today was prompted by motorcycles' inability to trigger sensors at traffic signals, forcing them to wait long periods at red lights.
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Donald Trump, 'Wrestling A Pig,' And The GOP's Struggle To Reform
The last thing the GOP wants is to be seen as anti-immigrant, anti-gay and anti-science. The party has vowed to reform since President Obama's re-election, but change is proving hard.
Lots Of Other Countries Mandate Paid Leave. Why Not The U.S.?
Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and President Obama are fond of pointing out that the U.S. stands nearly alone in not giving its workers paid leave. Here's how it got that way.
In Birmingham, A Debate Over Confederate Monuments
After the fatal church shootings in Charleston, S.C., some communities are taking down Confederate monuments. Birmingham, Ala., with its rich civil rights history, is weighing the options.
Many Iranians Celebrate Nuclear Deal As Opening To The West
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Scott Peterson, a correspondent for The Christian Science Monitor, about the reaction in Iran to the newly-struck nuclear deal.
Congress To Begin 60-Day Review Period Of Iran Nuclear Deal
Lawmakers in Congress have 60 days to review the nuclear deal with Iran. NPR looks at the agreement's prospects on Capitol Hill.
Obama's Style Of Diplomacy Pays Off In Iran Nuclear Deal
The nuclear agreement with Iran could be a good example of the Obama doctrine — showing the president's determination to reach out to adversaries — that he's talked about since his first campaign for the White House.
Probe Finds $70 Million Money-Laundering Bust Might Have Been Dirty Itself
An by the Miami Herald raises questions about a Florida task force that busted a huge money-laundering ring. Did the unit help catch criminals, or just enrich two small law enforcement departments?