Unequal punishment based on race is a problem across the armed forces. Veterans and military experts say that racial bias in military discipline has become a serious threat to national security.
Heavy rainfall in several Middle Tennessee counties on Saturday prompted water rescues, road closures and communications disruptions. More than 30 people have been reported missing.
The civil rights leader, who is vaccinated against the virus, has advocated for COVID-19 vaccines for Black people. Despite having been diagnosed for Parkinson's disease, Jackson has remained active.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Liz Shuler, the newly elected president of the AFL-CIO, about her goals for the organization and the future of the labor movement.
Delays in multiple parts of the program — including holdups in developing new spacesuits — put the 2024 goal out of reach, NASA's inspector general says.
In a scene repeated across Afghanistan, retreating government forces ditched billions of dollars' worth of U.S.-supplied military hardware, from assault rifles to Black Hawk helicopters.