One company forecasting a better year ahead? Dollar General
People are spending more at Dollar General. In part, that's thanks to shoppers trading down from more expensive stores.
Harrison Ford wants the Operation Smile award honoring his friend to inspire others to give more
Harrison Ford will receive an award for his philanthropy from the global surgery and training nonprofit Operation Smile.
Opioid settlement plan allows millions to be spent on purposes other than the public health crisis
Mississippi lawmakers have set up a plan to distribute funding the state will receive as part of the opioid settlement plan.
Harvey Weinstein’s new trial is almost over. It could be a litmus test for #MeToo
Weinstein's sex crimes conviction in New York was overturned last year. In a new trial, three accusers have testified that Weinstein assaulted them. Closing arguments are underway.
Newark mayor sues New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor after arrest at immigration detention site
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka sued Alina Habba over his arrest outside a federal immigration detention facility, saying the Trump-appointed attorney pursued the case out of political spite.
A surprising trick to making hard choices: Try thinking less
The tactic may seem counterintuitive, but it can help you make tough decisions faster and with more confidence, says decision coach Nell Wulfhart.
Republican push for proof of citizenship to vote proves a tough sell in the states
President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have made it a priority this year to require people to prove citizenship before they can register to vote, but turning that aspiration into…
Analysis: An outline is emerging of the US offer to Iran in their high-stakes nuclear negotiations
The outline of the U.S. offer to Iran in their high-stakes negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program is starting to become clearer.
Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon expects changes to Trump’s spending bill
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., about President Trump's budget bill, his own concerns about the legislation, and some of the changes he hopes to see.
Ex-Homeland Security official Taylor fights back against Trump’s ‘unprecedented’ investigation order
A former Homeland Security official during President Donald Trump’s first administration wants independent government watchdogs to investigate after Trump ordered Homeland Security to look into his government service.