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Former Massey CEO and West Virginia Republican senatorial candidate Don Blankenship (center) greets supporters Doug Smith and Wanda Smith prior to a town hall in Logan, W.Va., on Jan. 18.

Former Coal CEO Turned Senate Hopeful Don Blankenship Says He's 'Trumpier Than Trump'

Blankenship could win West Virginia's GOP Senate primary, despite spending a year in prison after 29 miners died in an explosion at a mine owned by the company he led. Trump isn't backing him.

Iran Expert Norman Roule Discusses Trump's Decision To Leave Nuclear Deal

President Trump announced his decision to leave the Iran Nuclear deal. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Norman Roule, a former mission manager for the director of national intelligence, and expert on Iran, about this decision.

New York State Assemblywoman Weighs In On Attorney General's Resignation

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with New York State Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes about the sudden resignation of New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, following multiple accusations of physical and verbal assault.

Amanda Williammee and her daughter Taycee. Now a happy preschooler, the little girl was born with neonatal abstinence syndrome — a condition that includes opioid withdrawal symptoms like tremors, irritability, sleep problems and high-pitched crying.

For Babies Of The Opioid Crisis, Best Care May Be Mom's Recovery

Early findings on infants born with neonatal abstinence syndrome are reassuring, and doctors are optimistic that normal development can continue. Making sure parents are treated for addiction is key.

A man shops for vegetables near romaine lettuce for sale at a supermarket in California, where the first death from the <em>E. coli</em> outbreak was reported.

Dozens Of Victims Are Still Coping With The E. Coli Outbreak In Romaine Lettuce

"Most of them would really like to have their health back, but that's not going to happen," says the food safety lawyer representing 58 victims who fell ill after eating tainted greens from Arizona.

Delaware Judge To Decide Who Gets Weinstein Company's Film And TV Assets

A bankruptcy court judge in Delaware is deciding who gets the film and TV assets to The Weinstein Company. Is it solely about financial creditors or is there a moral obligation to provide compensation for the victims of Harvey Weinstein's alleged sexual assaults?

These Smart Sewers Are Part Of A Growing Trend Connecting Infrastructure To The Internet

Under the streets of South Bend, Ind., a high tech experiment is underway. This sewer system is smart. The infrastructure can sense flow and divert water to prevent flooding. It's part of a growing trend of cities across the U.S. connecting infrastructure to the internet of things.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks during his swearing-in ceremony earlier this month, as President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence look on.

'We Hope It All Works Out': Pompeo Pays Surprise Visit To North Korea For Talks

Even as President Trump said he's leaving the Iran nuclear deal, he voiced optimism on another deal, as he sent Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to plan a meeting between Trump and Kim Jong Un.

New York state's Senate is considering a bill that would permit authorities to prosecute someone under state law even if the person had been pardoned by the president for violation of federal law.

New York Lawmakers Pursue 'Loophole' Closure Without Its Champion, Schneiderman

Legislators in Albany are expected to continue working on a bill that seeks to permit state prosecutions of people who have received a presidential pardon under federal law.

Seema Verma told hospital executives that she wants states to have flexibility in how they administer Medicaid, but there are limits.

Administration Rejects Proposal For Lifetime Medicaid Cap

The Trump administration laid out limits on how much flexibility it would allow states in running Medicaid. Work requirements are in and lifetime caps are out.

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