Muslim Americans React To Donald Trump's Controversial Statements
Muslim Americans say they're upset over Donald Trump's call to keep Muslims from entering the country.
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Why Didn't Officer Call Medic For Freddie Gray? (And Other Questions)
Officer William Porter is the first of six Baltimore police officers who stand accused of playing a role in the death of Gray. Here, a breakdown of some key questions that have come up in his trial.
Kissing Bug Disease: Latin America's Silent Killer Makes U.S. Headlines
A classic horror story was written about it. Some think Charles Darwin died from it. The oldest mummies in the world have traces. And this year, it's in the news — but not always in an accurate way.
Diane Rehm To Retire From Long-Running Radio Show
Ending a run of more than 30 years on the air, talk show host Diane Rehm plans to retire after the 2016 elections, according to WAMU, the NPR member station where her show is produced.
Deepening Anti-Islamic Mood In Texas Rivals Post-Sept. 11 Climate
After Paris and San Bernardino, reports of Islamophobia and attacks on mosques are on the rise, especially in the Dallas-Forth Worth area. One Muslim activist calls 2015 "a banner year for hatred."
At School And At Home, How Much Does The Internet Know About Kids?
Look both ways when you cross the street and don't tell toys your name and address — privacy concerns are some of the latest worries for parents in the digital age.
Trump's Muslims Plan: Inflammatory? Definitely. Unconstitutional? Maybe
Some rivals say the plan to bar Muslims is "offensive" and "unhinged." Some pundits have called it "unconstitutional." But experts say the Constitution gives Congress leverage on whom to let in.
Secretary Moniz Emphasizes 'Innovation Agenda' To Stop Climate Change
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz about the U.N. climate summit in Paris.
Small, Surprising Dip In World's Carbon Emissions Traced To China
Climate scientists say global emissions of carbon dioxide seem to have dipped a bit in 2015, though the world economy is still growing. China's reduced use of coal may be the main reason.
How Donald Trump's Muslim Comments Are Playing In Muslim Countries
One of the reactions from people in Muslim-majority countries such as Indonesia and Turkey: "[Donald Trump] claims to 'make America great again' by going racist in a country of immigrants?!"