A Look At U.S. Military In Syria
A look at the U.S. military still in Syria shows what it's doing after weeks of uncertainty over the mission. The uncertainty continues and so does the ISIS violence.
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Former U.N. Ambassador Haley: Trump Actions 'Not A Good Practice' But Not Impeachable
In an interview with NPR about her new book, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley said she made an effort to avoid "toxic" and "trashy" Washington — and that she'll campaign for Trump in 2020.
Remembering The 1st Veterans Memorialized By Veterans Day
Many Americans may have forgotten that Veterans Day began as a commemoration of World War I veterans. NPR's Kathleen Rushlow remembers her grandfather, who served in the 12th Machine Gun Battalion.
The Ukraine Impeachment Inquiry Begins A New Phase This Week: What You Need To Know
After weeks of closed-door depositions, Democrats are planning open hearings this week about the Ukraine affair. Here's where the story stands — and what's coming next.
Plaque Honoring Idaho's Female Legislators Moved To Better Location
An Idaho student found a plaque commemorating the first female lawmakers in the state stuffed in a far back corner of the state capitol. She wrote a letter asking for it to be moved to the rotunda.
Trump Picks Chad Wolf To Lead Department Of Homeland Security
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf has kept a low profile at DHS. He's facing criticism for his role in the administration's family separation policy.
The Harvard Law Student And DREAMer Whose Fate Could Be Decided By Supreme Court
Mitchell Santos Toledo was brought to the U.S. when he was 2. "This is our home," he says.
Advocates Say VA Is Taking Too Long To Assign Service Dogs To Vets
The Department of Veterans Affairs has long weighed pairing service dogs with veterans who suffer from mental health issues like PTSD. Supporters of the idea want the VA to move faster.
#MeToo Hits High-End Wine Industry
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Bon Appetit wine editor Marissa Ross about sexual harassment in the high-end wine industry.
Experts Worry Active Shooter Drills In Schools Could Be Traumatic For Students
With lockdown drills now commonplace in public schools, experts question if they're doing more harm than good. "We don't light a fire in the hallway to practice fire drills," one professor tells NPR.