Obama Hosts Saudi King To Ease Concerns Over Iran Nuclear Deal
The Iran nuclear deal has strained Obama's relations with allies in the Middle East. The visit comes just before Congress begins debating the Iran deal.
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HIAS President: U.S., Europe Treating Migrant Crisis Like 'Business As Usual'
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Mark Hetfield of HIAS, a major refugee resettlement organization, who says many more refugees could be resettled if the U.S. accepted them.
Lives Displaced By Central Park Take Center Stage In New Play
The land that became New York City's Central Park was once home to Manhattan's first-known community of African-American property owners. A new play explores how eminent domain forced them out.
Through Soccer, Teen Migrants Rebuild Lives And Get Chance To Meet Pope
During his U.S. visit in September, the pope is set to meet with unaccompanied minors from Central America who have formed a youth soccer team co-sponsored by New York's Catholic Charities.
Philly Preps Blessed Beer And Other Edible Swag To Greet Pope Francis
Enterprising businesses will mark the pope's visit to Philadelphia next month with irreverent tchotchkes — including beers brewed with holy water and toasters that etch the pontiff's face on bread.
'All Things Considered' Welcomes Ari Shapiro, Kelly McEvers As Regular Hosts
NPR's Robert Siegel and Audie Cornish officially welcome Ari Shapiro and Kelly McEvers to the All Things Considered host team. Shapiro and McEvers will host the program next week.
EPA Says Volkswagen Dodged Clean Air Rules With Emissions Software
The Environmental Protection Agency is accusing Volkswagen of intentionally dodging clean air rules on nearly half a million vehicles in the U.S. The EPA says Volkswagen installed software called a "defeat device" that only runs full pollution controls during official emissions testing. Under normal driving conditions, the vehicles emit nitrogen oxides at up to 40 times allowable levels, according to the EPA.
White House Posts Comprehensive Changes To Trade Regulations With Cuba
The Obama administration posted new regulations easing travel and trade to Cuba on Friday. One expert says they are the most comprehensive changes to the U.S. embargo in decades.
U.S. Grapples With Two New Setbacks In Syrian Civil War
The U.S. faces two setbacks in the Syrian civil war — a failed effort to train rebels and an increase in Russian aid to the Syrian regime. NPR reports on the Russian fighter jets currently in Syria.
The Pope Slept Here: Special Preparations Underway For U.S. Visit
When the Pope visits, he won't be staying in any old hotel room. In fact, there's a lot of preparation in each room he stays in.