Politics Trump Administration Proposes Rule To Reverse Protections For Transgender PatientsNPR - Alison Kodjak , Carmel WrothThe federal Department of Health and Human Services is proposing to roll back an Obama-era policy intended to protect transgender people from discrimination in health care. Roger Severino, director of
Play buttonEd Sheeran Ed Sheeran's 'Cross Me' Links Up With Chance The RapperNPR - Joshua BoteEver since "Shape of You," with its amorphous, vaguely tropical post-genre construction, Ed Sheeran has become the British answer to Drake — a talented artist and trendspotter who nabs radio play by forming
Play buttonBoston University Charly Haversat: How Can We Let Go Of The Need To Be Perfect?NPR - NPR/TED StaffAs a former pro runner, Charly Haversat would fixate on an unattainable goal: perfection. She discusses the crippling effects of perfectionism, including how it can prevent learning from failure. Charly
Harvey Weinstein Harvey Weinstein 'Reaches $44 Million Deal' With AccusersNPR - Sasha IngberHarvey Weinstein and his former film studio board members have reached a tentative deal with women who accused the movie mogul of sexual misconduct. On Thursday, Adam Harris, a lawyer for Weinstein Co.
World News Modi Wins In Landslide Election, A Victory For Hindu NationalistsNPR - Sasha Ingber , Lauren FrayerIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been reelected and his party is poised to take more seats than the 2014 election, signaling India's support of the strongman leader and his Hindu nationalist ideology.
NPR Leticia Gasca: What Can We Discover When We Talk Openly About Our Failures?NPR - NPR/TED StaffAfter her business failed, Leticia Gasca didn't talk about it for seven years. But once she finally shared the story with her friends, she realized failure is far more common than she thought. Leticia
United Parcel Service Jon Bowers: Can Striving For Perfection Help Us Learn From Our Failures?NPR - NPR/TED StaffEveryone makes mistakes, but sometimes mistakes have big consequences. Jon Bowers argues that we should always strive for perfection—knowing we will fail and we have to learn from those failures. Jon works
Play buttonNPR Alison Ledgerwood: How Can We Reframe Setbacks In A Positive Light?NPR - NPR/TED StaffWhy do we fixate on the negative? Why do setbacks stick in our minds for so long? Alison Ledgerwood shares ideas on how we can change our thinking patterns to reframe setbacks in a positive light. Alison
Play buttonAstronomy Phil Plait: How Can Mistakes Lead To Scientific Advancement?NPR - NPR/TED StaffWhen it comes to scientific research, mistakes are not only part of—but also crucial—to the process. Phil Plait explains how small setbacks can play a critical role in making big discoveries. Phil Plait
Joe Biden Biden, Sanders Highlight Familiar Split In Democratic PartyNPR - Domenico MontanaroBernie Sanders and Joe Biden are very much on each other's minds. At his campaign rally in Philadelphia on Saturday, the former vice president went off script — twice — to deride a protester with a whistle.
California Highway Patrol In California, Agreement On New Rules For When Police Can Use Deadly ForceNPR - Ben AdlerCivil rights advocates and law enforcement groups have reached an agreement in the California legislature on new rules for when police can use deadly force. The issue has been a focus for many social advocates
Theresa May British Parliamentarian Stephen Crabb On Theresa May's ExitNPR Theresa May has announced her plan to resign as Britain's prime minister. NPR's Noel King speaks with British Member of Parliament Stephen Crabb.
Harvey Weinstein WSJ: Harvey Weinstein Reaches $44 Million Deal Over Sexual MisconductNPR The Wall Street Journal is reporting a deal in a sexual misconduct case against Harvey Weinstein. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Corinne Ramey.
Connecticut Licensed Undocumented Immigrants May Lead To Safer Roads, Connecticut FindsNPR - Chris BurrellFour years after implementing a policy to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses, Connecticut has seen a reduction in hit-and-run crashes and a steep decline in the number of people
NPR $19 Billion Deal Reached In Senate For Disaster AidNPR NPR's Noel King talks to GOP Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma about the assistance package. The House has yet to vote on the measure. President Trump has said he supports the bipartisan legislation.
Culture OPINION: Why Ditching Processed Foods Won't Be Easy — The Barriers To Cooking From ScratchNPRThis opinion piece is written by sociologists Sarah Bowen of North Carolina State University, Sinikka Elliott of the University of British Columbia and Joslyn Brenton of Ithaca College. They are the co-authors
Home Invasion Perps Clean Up During Home InvasionNPR When a Massachusetts man got home from work, he realized there had been a break-in. Nothing was missing, but it had been cleaned. A housekeeping service may have gone to the wrong address.
Lil Nas X Lil Nas X Surprises Billy Ray Cyrus With A MaseratiNPR The red convertible Maserati is to celebrate the success of their collaboration on the chart-topping song: "Old Town Road."
Japan Trump To Be The First Foreign Leader To Greet Japan's New EmperorNPR - Ayesha Rascoe President Trump will be treated to a state visit in Japan this weekend. It will include meeting the new emperor and attending a sumo wrestling match. It's part of Japan's effort to woo Trump.
Dolphins Conservancy Holds Contest To Name Wild Bottlenose DolphinsNPR Dolphins are making their way through the Potomac River off the coast of Washington, D.C., and scientists are looking to the public for names to give the migrating mammals.
California Democratic Presidential Candidates Court Early Primary State CaliforniaNPR - Scott Detrow Fourteen presidential candidates will converge on California next week for the Democratic Party's annual convention. It's the latest evidence of the state's new status as a key primary state.
Julian Castro Julián Castro Wants To Redefine Which Immigrants Have 'Merit'NPR - Steve Inskeep , Steve MullisDemocratic presidential candidate Julián Castro has a plan to change immigration policy in the U.S. The former Housing and Urban Development secretary wants to address immigrant detention, family reunification
Military Navy SEAL, Who Faces War Crimes Charges, To Go On Trial Next WeekNPR - Steve Walsh Members of Edward Gallagher's unit are scheduled to testify against him at the trial in San Diego. President Trump and others have criticized the military's decision to prosecute the case.
Beirut Survivor Of Deadly 1983 Beirut Bombing: 'We Don't Talk About It Much'NPR - Emma BowmanEditor's note: The story contains some graphic descriptions of injuries that some readers may find disturbing. On Oct. 23, 1983, Navy hospital corpsman James Edward Brown survived one of the deadliest
Theresa May Theresa May To Step Down Next Month As Britain's Prime MinisterNPR - Frank Langfitt British Prime Minister Theresa May had been under pressure for a while to step down over the embattled Brexit negotiations. She will leave office on June 7.
India Voters In India Allow Prime Minister Narendra Modi To Stay In PowerNPR India's prime minister has been reelected and his party is poised to secure more seats in Parliament. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to American Enterprise Institute Scholar Sadanand Dhume about the win.
Amy Poehler Amy Poehler Leads A Girls' Trip With 'Some Of The Funniest People In The World'NPR - Rachel MartinAmy Poehler's newest film is based on an actual girls' trip with her friends to California wine country. Except her friends — both in the movie and in real life — are fellow Saturday Night Live alumni
NPR Migrant Surge And Increased Detentions Contribute To Border CrisisNPR NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Kevin Landy about the record number of migrants in detention. Landy was director of ICE's Office of Detention Policy and Planning during the Obama administration.
WikiLeaks U.S. Officials File New Charges Against WikiLeaks' Julian AssangeNPR Rachel Martin talks to Jennifer Robinson, Julian Assange's attorney, and Kevin Goldberg, an attorney specializing in First Amendment issues, about an 18-count indictment against the WikiLeaks leader.
India News Brief: Disaster Package, Assange Charges, India Election ResultsNPR - Rachel Martin , Noel King The Senate approved a $19.1 billion disaster aid package. A federal grand jury hit WikiLeaks' leader Julian Assange with new charges. And, India's prime minister has secured another five-year term.
