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Lawmakers Concerned By Agents Use Of Driver's Licenses To Track Migrants

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to GOP Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio who has issues with government agencies using facial recognition technology with state driver's license databases.

Erick Castro photographs his vegan fried-oyster-mushroom po'boy outside of a Whole Foods in Brooklyn. The sandwich is made by local vegan food business <a href="http://www.chickpeaandolive.com/">Chickpea and Olive</a> and sold inside Whole Foods.

Beyond Bodega Bites: This Man Wants More People To Eat 'Vegan In The Hood'

Erick Castro's Instagram account is spreading the gospel of an affordable plant-based diet, especially to lower-income residents of New York. Now, he's got a vegan restaurant, too.

Tianjin, in northern China, is home to Tianjin University, an international research center that recently hired an American to lead its school of pharmaceutical science and technology. He recruits students from all over the world, he says, and the program's classes are taught in English.

China Expands Research Funding, Luring U.S. Scientists And Students

In a quest to rapidly advance its scientific depth and breadth, China is recruiting scientists from around the world. Some from the U.S. say the greater funding for school and research is freeing.

Campaigning Continues For House Democrats Who Want Leadership Roles

Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, current House minority whip, about the incoming Democratic majority bringing new ideas and some challenges to its leadership.

Week In Politics: Midterms, Suspicious Packages And The Migrant Caravan

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution, and David Brooks of The New York Times, about midterms, the migrant caravan and the suspicious packages.

Part of what remains of the ceremonial entrance through the walls of the ancient city of Babylon. The site was partly reconstructed in the 1950s and 1990s, but in a way that caused damage. Conservationists now are trying to undo some of that damage.

In Iraq, A Race To Protect The Crumbling Bricks Of Ancient Babylon

A U.S.-funded conservation project is shoring up the brick walls of the ancient city. The hope is that Babylon will qualify for UNESCO World Heritage status.

Turkey And Tamales: People Of Color Share Their Multicultural Thanksgivings

For many immigrant families, Thanksgiving is a time to take part in an American tradition, but it's also a great excuse to gather and eat the foods of their culture with friends and family.

Harvard University denies allegations of racial bias, and the school's attorneys presented their own set of statistics to prove their case.

Harvard Discrimination Trial Ends, But Lawsuit Is Far From Over

An opinion could come in early 2019. Both sides say they plan to appeal, which means the fate of affirmative action policies could once again end up in the hands of the Supreme Court.

Helping a spouse or parent who has dementia steer clear of hazards can include ridding the home of all guns.

Firearms And Dementia: How Do You Convince A Loved One To Give Up Their Guns?

It's estimated that nearly half of all Americans over 65 own a gun or live with someone who does. And 7 million in the U.S. have dementia, a number that's expected to double within two decades.

Week In Politics: Midterm Election Results And A Shakeup At The Justice Department

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with commentators E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Guy Benson of Townhall, about the midterm elections and President Trump's shakeup at the Department of Justice.

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