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Week In Politics: Police Reform, DACA And John Bolton's Book

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with David Brooks of The New York Times and Jonathan Capehart of The Washington Post about police reform, DACA, and the upcoming White House memoir from John Bolton.

Columbus Choirs: How Can We Keep From Singing?

Restaurants, barbershops and businesses may be re-opening, but nowhere is there a universal green light for a return to business as usual. While some…

Baby Ladoo's grandmother, Hanifa, rocks the hammock where the 5-month-old stirs. His mother Mariam, 17, says her son was born prematurely at around seven months gestation. She couldn't afford follow-up care, so she bought him home and is hoping for the best. About 1 in 4 babies in this fishing settlement of Rehri Goth are born prematurely, nearly double the national rate of 14% — and that's one of the world's highest. Scientists in a nearby university say they may have uncovered a bacteria that acts as an indicator of whether a women is likely to birth full term or pre-term.

Why is the rate of premature births so high in this community?

About 1 in 4 babies in the Pakistani fishing settlement of Rehri Goth are born prematurely. Researchers are trying to figure out how to bring the numbers down.

National Science Test Scores Are Out, But What Do They Really Tell Us?

The results are mixed for fourth-, eighth- and 12th-graders. More than that, though, experts say the nation's report card may be out of step with the latest goals for science learning.

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer delivers a statement in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House on Saturday.

Trump Administration Goes To War With The Media Over Inauguration Crowd Size

Press secretary Sean Spicer berated the press over its reporting on crowd size at the National Mall, but then he cited incorrect numbers for Metro ridership and falsely claimed the mall was full.

President Trump speaks about the passage of tax legislation on the South Lawn of the White House on Wednesday.

Trump Celebrates Legislative Win After Congress Passes $1.5 Trillion Tax Cut Bill

Congressional Republicans delivered on their first major legislative accomplishment of the Trump era on Wednesday, when the House voted 224-201 to pass the tax package.

FM 105.9 Now 'Southwest Ohio's Classic Country Giant'

Middletown's FM 105.9 – the "Country Rebel" when bought by Northern Kentucky University in 2011 – returns to its country roots today as "Southwest Ohio...

President Trump praised the 2017 opening of this mine in Friedens, Pa., which created around 100 jobs.

Coal Jobs Have Gone Up Under Trump, But Not Because Of His Policies

The number of U.S. coal jobs rose slightly during the president's first year in office. But energy analysts credit short-term market forces and say they won't stop long-term decline.

Aaron Sharpe and Liz Felix in the WNKU-FM studio at Northern Kentucky University

WNKU Stops The Music Friday On FM 89.7

Update 8/17/17 at 8:40 p.m.: Northern Kentucky University issued a press release Thursday evening stating WNKU's programming on 89.7 FM will end Friday...

The two victims have been taken to local hospitals. The male student, 14<strong>,</strong> is in stable condition, and the female student, 16, is in intensive care with "life-threatening critical injuries," authorities said.

Shooting At Maryland High School Injures 2 Students; Gunman Dead

Two students were injured when another student opened fire at Great Mills High School, according to the St. Mary's County sheriff. The shooter was confirmed dead after being taken to a hospital.

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