U.S. Suspects Syria Is Preparing To Launch Another Chemical Attack
The White House announced late Monday night that Syria is preparing to launch an attack using chemical weapons, and warned of grave consequences if it does so.
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Senate Republican Leaders Delay Vote On Health Care Bill
President Trump huddled with Republican senators on Tuesday to discuss the Senate's health care bill. Republican leaders decided to delay a vote on the measure amid concern it doesn't have enough support to pass.
Kaiser CEO Grapples With Potential Impact Of Senate GOP Health Care Bill
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Drew Altman, president and CEO of the Kaiser Family Foundation, about his reactions to the health care bill proposed by Senate Republicans and why health care in America is so expensive.
Senate GOP Leaders Postpone Health Care Vote Until After July 4th
Senate Republican leaders are delaying a vote on their bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, with many senators left to convince.
Supreme Court To Consider New Jersey's Bid To Legalize Sports Betting
New Jersey's bid to offer legalized sports betting is going to the Supreme Court. The state wants to allow legal sports betting in its casinos and racetracks, but major league sports are united in their opposition.
Alabama Prisons Ruled 'Horrendously Inadequate,' Must Improve
A U.S. District judge issued the ruling Tuesday in a class action lawsuit brought by inmates who argued the prisons' conditions were cruel and unusual punishment.
Dear John McEnroe: Putting Serena Williams On The Men's Circuit Is A Losing Game
John McEnroe reignited the battle of the sexes when he rushed the net to declare Williams is "an incredible player" and would be "like 700 in the world" if she played on the men's circuit.
Supreme Court Ends Term, Ready To Consider Some Divisive Issues
The Supreme Court ended its term Monday with a full bench, ready to weigh into some divisive issues in the fall. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg and SCOTUSblog publisher Tom Goldstein about the term and what's next for the court.
U.S. Names China Among Worst Human Trafficking Offenders
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson released the annual Trafficking in Persons Report at a time when critics warn that U.S. budget cuts will undermine efforts to end modern day slavery.
Center For Public Integrity Uncovers Safety Hazards At Government Nuclear Labs
Government labs that house nuclear weapons are rife with workplace safety hazards, a year-long investigation by the Center for Public Integrity finds. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jeff Smith, lead editor of the series "Nuclear Negligence."