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What Does It Mean When Pompeo Says The State Department's 'Swagger' Will Return?

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is promising to bring back the State Department's "swagger." What does that mean and what will it take? NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Daniel Fried, former assistant secretary of state and Ambassador to Poland, to unpack those questions.

The Illinois River is a popular with both locals and tourists in Oklahoma. But environmentalists say pollution has significantly damaged the water quality over the previous decades, turning once-clear streams and lakes murky.

In Oklahoma, Critics Say Pruitt Stalled Pollution Case After Taking Industry Funds

When Scott Pruitt served as Oklahoma's attorney general, he took over a major pollution lawsuit brought by his predecessor. Critics accuse Pruitt of inaction on the case, which remains unresolved.

Much of the inner reef at Oahu's Hanauma Bay is dead after decades of tourism. The state may sign a law banning over-the-counter sunscreens believed to harm coral.

Hawaii Approves Bill Banning Sunscreen Believed To Kill Coral Reefs

If Gov. David Ige signs the bill, popular sunscreen brands including Coppertone, Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic will be illegal. Lawmakers say they contain chemicals harmful to delicate marine life.

Under the Affordable Care Act, many insurance plans are required to cover a range of essential services, such as hospitalization and prescription drugs. But reimbursement for certain medical equipment — such as crutches or a leg boot after an injury — varies widely from plan to plan.

Sprained Your Ankle? The Cost Of A Walking Boot Could Sprain Your Wallet

Your health insurance plan might not cover items such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, boots and braces. The cost is small compared with many medical bills, but adds up if you pay out-of-pocket.

"I think surprise is always the most important element in all music," Sting says of his and Shaggy's new album <em>44/876</em>.

Sting And Shaggy On The 'Wonderful Luxury' Of Making Reggae

It's one of this year's most unlikely collaborations. Rock star Sting and dance hall staple Shaggy discuss their latest album 44/876.

Elon Musk speaks at the International Astronautical Congress on Sept. 29 in Adelaide, Australia. On Wednesday, the Tesla CEO took analysts and the media to task.

Elon Musk To Analysts: Stop With The 'Boring, Bonehead Questions' On Tesla

The Tesla CEO is known for being outspoken, but after his auto company reported a record loss Musk seemed to lose patience with analysts. "Boring, bonehead questions are not cool," he said.

Investigative journalist Thomas Huchon walks to catch a train to Lille, France, where he will teach a class on identifying fake news.<a></a><a></a><a></a>

A Conspiracy Video Teaches Kids A Lesson About Fake News

Since 2016, an investigative journalist in France has been on a mission to show students how they're duped, teaching them how to tell true from false online.

Colorado State Rep. Cole Wist speaks to State Rep. Larry Liston at the Colorado State Capitol on April 25, 2018. Wist, a Republican, is one of the sponsors of a bill that would allow guns to be temporarily taken away from someone who is a significant risk to themselves or to others.

Colorado Lawmakers Weigh 'Red Flag Law' As Gun Owners Push Back

Coloradans are debating a bill that would allow guns to be temporarily taken away from someone who is a significant risk to themselves or to others.

Camille Cosby at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa., last month.

Camille Cosby Defends Bill Cosby, Says He Was The Victim Of 'Lynch Mobs'

The entertainer's wife had been largely absent during his sexual assault trial. She has now released a three-page blistering defense.

An artist's rendering shows the reactor's core is about the size of a paper towel roll and could provide a decade's worth of electricity to future missions.

NASA Tests New Nuclear Reactor For Future Space Travelers

The reactor could keep the lights on during long-duration missions far from Earth.

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