Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, tells NPR that the military "will obey the lawful orders of civilian control of the military."
The pandemic has created a butchering capacity shortage in the U.S. It's illegal for ranchers to butcher their own animals and sell them directly to consumers, but a new state law offers relief.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with three people familiar with the truth and reconciliation process to hear how it can heal divisions: Denise Altvater, Rev. Mark Sills and Rev. Nelson Johnson.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Iran experts, Kirsten Fontenrose and Seyed Hossein Mousavian, about a question regarding Iran that arose during the vice presidential debate.
Police said a private security guard was taken into custody as a suspect in connection with the shooting. A local news station said the guard had been hired to protect staff covering the two rallies.
Republicans have challenged state laws that they say will lead to voter fraud. The judge said the Trump campaign's concerns were mere speculation. In reality, voter fraud is extremely rare.
People in south Louisiana are cleaning up after another hurricane walloped the state. Delta hit with 100-mph winds. More than a half-million homes and businesses are without power.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to former CIA analyst Cindy Otis and law professor Mary McCord about private militias and how white extremist groups use social media to recruit and amplify their message.
Delta brought more damage to areas already hit hard by Hurricane Laura in August. By Saturday morning, the storm had weakened to a tropical depression, but more rain was expected in nearby states.