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St. Louis Community College students lie on the floor and chant during a Nov. 30 Board of Trustees meeting in an effort to delay a vote on teacher layoffs and budget cuts. Five of those students are now facing disciplinary action from the school.

Community college students face possible punishment for protesting at trustees meeting

At least five students at St. Louis Community College received a letter summoning them to a meeting with their dean of students to talk about...

Not All Politicians Accused Of Sexual Misbehavior Forced From Office

Several members of Congress announced their resignations this week over allegations of sexual harassment. President Trump continues to back Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore, who faces accusations of inappropriate sexual conduct with teenagers.

Albert Kim (left) and Eric Leuthardt (right) explore how the brain influences emotions, behaviors and more in their new podcast, Brain Coffee.

Washington University neurosurgeons host Brain Coffee podcast to start conversations about the brain

The brain is crucial to everything we do – yet so little is known about it. The complexity of the human brain is of constant interest to Albert Kim and...

Attorney General Josh Hawley says he has called "the Democrats' bluff" on the issue of residency in Jefferson City.

Pre-filed bill would strike down residency requirement for Missouri attorney general

A pre-filed bill in the Missouri House would eliminate a state law requiring the attorney general to live in Jefferson City. Current law requires the...

Washington University neurosurgeons host Brain Coffee podcast to start conversations about the brain

The brain is crucial to everything we do – yet so little is known about it. The complexity of the human brain is of constant interest to Albert Kim and...

"Big Jim" Folsom during a campaign event in 1946. He also would bring a bucket and mop to campaign events, vowing to clean up state government. The bucket was used to collect campaign donations.

Before Roy Moore, Alabama Grappled With 'Kissing Jim'

Alabama's political history is littered with episodes mixing sex and power in unseemly ways. A former governor, "Big Jim" Folsom, claimed he had kissed "50,000 of the sweetest mouths in Dixie."

The 'Racial Cleansing' That Drove 1,100 Black Residents Out Of Forsyth County, Ga.

In 1912, white mobs set fire to black churches and black-owned businesses. Author Patrick Phillips revisits the incident in his book, Blood at the Root. Originally broadcast Sept. 15, 2016.

Movies You Missed: 'It's A Wonderful Life'

For the latest installment of our Movies You Missed series, two first-time viewers of It's a Wonderful Life admit wondering for a long time why it's regarded as a Christmas movie.

Oobah Butler created an imaginary London restaurant, The Shed at Dulwich, which he successfully got verified on TripAdvisor after providing a phone number, address and website for the eatery. It soon became one of the city's top-rated restaurants.

How A Fake Restaurant Became London's Top Spot On TripAdvisor

Vice U.K. writer Oobah Butler created a fake restaurant that became the hottest eatery in London on TripAdvisor. He tells NPR's Scott Simon about how he executed his prank.

Trump Rallies For Roy Moore Ahead Of Tuesday's Election

John Archibald from The Birmingham News and al.com joins NPR's Scott Simon to preview Tuesday's special election in Alabama.

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