What Do The New Diplomatic Sanctions On Russia Mean?
Host Robert Siegel speaks with Ian Bremmer of the Eurasia Group about new U.S. sanctions on Russia for interference in the presidential election.
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Obama Expels 35 Diplomats, Imposes Retaliatory Sanctions Against Russia For Hacking
The Obama administration is expelling 35 Russian intelligence operatives and imposing sanctions on Russian intelligence services in response to Kremlin efforts to influence the presidential election.
Former Football Star Rashaan Salaam's Death Ruled A Suicide
Rashaan Salaam won the 1994 Heisman Trophy as college football's most outstanding player.
Adnan Syed, 'Serial' Subject, Denied Bail
Syed, whose conviction for a 1999 murder was the subject of the podcast, will remain in jail while he awaits a new trial.
How Tattoo Artist Brian Finn Is Covering Up Pain With Art
Just over a year ago, Toledo, Ohio tattoo artist Brian Finn began offering free tattoos to people to cover their scars from trauma. We take a year-end look at his work.
With A Leap Second, 2016 Promises To Linger Just A Little Bit Longer
To keep our system of time in sync with Earth's rotation, the world's foremost timekeepers are adding an extra second to 2016. For such a small thing, the leap second has some big implications.
What's Driving The Violence In Chicago?
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with John Eligon of the New York Times who embedded with Chicago's Black Disciples gang to learn more about what's causing the spike in gun violence in Chicago.
Celebrating 50 Years Of Kwanzaa
Tonight is the third night of Kwanzaa. Those who celebrate the seven-day festival will gather around the Kinara and light the last red candle. The holiday is also observing it's 50th anniversary.
Wages Are Increasing, But What's Behind It?
It has taken years since the Great Recession, but wages are showing signs of climbing — though not very quickly. Economists say there are reasons to believe wage growth could continue into 2017.
Advocacy Groups Push For Better Tracking Of Hate Crimes
Hate crimes are challenging to count. The FBI's annual tally is spotty because of underreporting. Advocacy groups are using their own systems to track a rise of reported attacks since the election.