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Republicans are losing ground with voters in the latest NPR poll

The latest NPR, PBS News, Marist poll shows approval ratings tumbling for Republicans and low confidence in both major political parties.

BOB ❤ ABISHOLA is a love story about a middle-aged compression sock businessman from Detroit who is smitten with his cardiac nurse, a Nigerian immigrant.

CBS's 'Bob Hearts Abishola' Rings True To These Nigerian Viewers

The new sitcom is about a white, middle-aged Detroiter who falls head over heels for a Nigerian nurse. We asked a couple of Nigerian viewers what they think of the show.

Sen. Hirono Says Barrett Confirmation Hearings Are Illegitimate

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii about the Supreme Court confirmation hearing process of President Trump's nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett.

Students in the English club in the village of Gouandé, Benin, learned about the holiday of Thanksgiving from Peace Corps volunteer Abby Reilly, then wrote what they were thankful for on feathers and pasted them on a poster of a turkey that she'd made.

That Year I Cooked Spaghetti Omelets In Benin For Thanksgiving

The Peace Corps volunteer thought she would miss her family and the traditional holiday fixings. But she found new reasons to be thankful during her time in the West African nation of Benin.

A congressional staff member displays images of social media posts during a House Intelligence Committee hearing in November about Russian use of social media.

Election Strife, Protest And Noise: In 2017, Russia Cranked Up The Volume

"Active measures," as intelligence pros call them, have been around for centuries, and 2017 made clear that they are — and will remain — a part of everyday life online.

'Atlantic' Editor Says America Has A Drinking Problem

NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Kate Julian about her recent piece in The Atlantic, titled "America Has a Drinking Problem."

Hundreds of protesters hold signs and chant at a rally in front of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is scheduled to deliver a speech to the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, which backs school choice policies coast to coast.

Betsy DeVos Speech Greeted By Protesters She Calls 'Defenders Of The Status Quo'

The education secretary has longstanding ties to the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, which backs school choice policies coast to coast.

With the Rev. Al Sharpton looking on, Democratic presidential hopeful South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg speaks at the National Action Network's annual convention Friday in New York City.

Pete Buttigieg Explains His Agenda For Black Voters

The 2020 Democratic candidate and mayor of a majority-white Indiana city has gone on urban radio and spoke to a major civil rights group and has addressed why he once said "all lives matter."

Is Sending U.S. Troops To Assist Syrian Rebels Overdue?

President Obama announced that he will send several dozen special operation troops to Syria. Military analyst Michael O'Hanlon tells NPR's Rachel Martin that putting boots on the ground is long overdue.

There's a Big Debate About Critical Race Theory. Here's How a Sociologist Describes It

Critical race theory was the hot button issue at a Nagel Middle School board meeting in Anderson Township in June. A crowd gathered to protest its…

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