As They Dig Deeper Into Parenting, Fathers Seek Community, Support
More dads are getting involved with parenting, but the resources to help them are much slimmer than those available for moms.
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On the Knife's Edge: Using Therapy To Address Violence Among Teens
We hear a lot about senseless violence: people who lose their lives or their freedom over a stolen backpack, or perceived slight. Two researchers think social science might help prevent these crimes.
After Underage Sex Comments, Milo Yiannopoulos Loses CPAC Invite, Book Deal
The American Conservative Union disinvited the far-right provocateur citing comments it said condoned "pedophilia." Hours later, Simon & Schuster said it was canceling the publication of his book.
President Trump Names Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster New National Security Adviser
The president called McMaster "a man of tremendous talent and tremendous experience."
Monticello Restoration Project Puts An Increased Focus On Jefferson's Slaves
Thomas Jefferson's Virginia plantation is being renovated to shed more light on the enslaved people who lived and worked there. One of the most notable of those slaves was Sally Hemings.
Uber Orders Investigation Into Sexual Harassment Claims
A former engineer for the ride-hailing app Uber published a blog post this weekend claiming that she faced sexual harassment while working at the company. Uber says it's investigating the allegations.
As Trump Vows To Grow Industry, Countries Move Away From Coal
In his campaign to become president, Donald Trump vowed to bring back coal jobs. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Rob Godby, director of the Center for Energy Economics and Public Policy at the University of Wyoming, about the outlook for the coal industry in the U.S.
'#Republic' Author Describes How Social Media Hurts Democracy
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks to Cass Sunstein about his new book, #Republic: Divided Democracy in the Age of Social Media. He says democracy needs people to come across a variety of viewpoints, and much of social media limits that exposure.
Episcopal Church Sues Trump Administration Over Travel Ban
A church in Washington state is suing the federal government for preventing it from practicing its faith. The Episcopal diocese says the refugee ban stops them from welcoming strangers in need.
Pence Reaffirms Commitment To NATO, But Says Europe Must Commit More
Vice President Mike Pence told allies at NATO headquarters in Brussels that President Trump expected to see "real progress" by NATO members in raising their defense spending by the end of 2017.