These 2 Girl Scouts Meet Again
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro reconnects with two people from our Missed Connection series, Laurie Luna and Linda Walker, to see how they are doing after they were reunited.
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What 'Unaccompanied Alien Children' Means
The term is how the government describes some immigrant children, but it isn't always the best way to describe the children or the circumstances of their migration.
A Mexican Girl Attached Her Christmas List To A Balloon. An Ariz. Man Found It
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Randy Heiss of Patagonia, Ariz., about a wish list attached to a balloon that had floated over the border from Mexico. He tracked down the little girl who sent it aloft.
Retired Gen. Jack Keane On What Could Be Next When Mattis Steps Down
Keane speaks to NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about his hopes for the U.S. military now that Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has resigned.
Allies In Syria Concerned Over ISIS Or Turkey Invasion After U.S. Troops Leave
NPR's Ruth Sherlock reports that on the surface, things appear to be normal after President Trump decided to pull U.S. troops. But underneath, there is fear and anger about what be next.
The Reaction In Afghanistan To Trump's Troop Withdrawal
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Afghan policy analyst Najib Sharifi about the regional reaction to President Trump's decision to pull thousands of U.S. troops from that country.
An Argument Against Life Sentences, Especially For Juvenile Defendants
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Robert Holbrook, who was given a life sentence, and Ashley Nellis, co-author of the book "The Meaning of Life: The Case for Abolishing Life Sentences."
How Helping Patients Get Good Care At Home Helps Rural Hospitals Survive
Hospitals are now financially rewarded by insurers for safety and efficacy — which often results in patients spending less time as inpatients.
In 'Never Too Late,' Finally, A Guide For Adults Going To College
There are hundreds of books about picking the best college. But let's face it: Most of them are written for high schoolers. A new book offers a roadmap for older students.
Governor Under Mounting Pressure To Commute Life Sentence Of Cyntoia Brown
In Tennessee, there's mounting pressure on the governor to commute the life sentence of Cyntoia Brown, who was 16 years old when she killed a man she claimed forced her into prostitution.