The religious context of the Minnesota shootings
The man charged with killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband is connected to a once-fringe religious movement that is now growing quickly, and which uses inflammatory anti-abortion rhetoric.
How Trump's Presidency Helped Shape Isabel Sandoval's 'Lingua Franca' Movie
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with filmmaker Isabel Sandoval, who wrote, directed and starred in the new film Lingua Franca, about Filipinx and trans representation in Hollywood during polarizing times.
An Update On Wildfires In The West
Fires are destroying huge swaths of forests and causing mass evacuations throughout Oregon and California. NPR discusses the latest.
Brian Murphy's Attorney On DHS Whistleblower Complaint
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Mark Zaid, the attorney for Department of Homeland Security Brian Murphy. He says his client was told to avoid intelligence assessments on Russia and white supremacists.
Trump Knew Seriousness Of The Coronavirus Early On, New Book Says
President Trump told journalist Bob Woodward the coronavirus was "deadly stuff" while publicly downplaying the severity of the virus, according to Woodward's new book, Rage.
How The Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Affected The Energy Industry In Japan
The Fukushima nuclear disaster put much of Japan's nuclear power program on hold. Nearly a decade later, the energy-poor country is grappling with how to power one of the world's largest economies.
The U.S. Plans To Reduce Troops In Iraq
U.S. military officials announced Wednesday they are planning to reduce the number of American troops in Iraq — from 5,200 to 3,000 — by the end of the year.
The Revelations In Bob Woodward's Book 'Rage'
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Robert Costa, The Washington Post reporter and host of PBS' Washington Week, about the revelations in journalist Bob Woodward's book Rage.
About 20% Of Americans Couldn't Get Needed Medical Care Due To Pandemic, Poll Shows
In major cities, at least 1 in 5 Americans reported being unable to get medical care or delaying medical care for serious problems due to the pandemic, according to a new poll by NPR and two others.
How Vaccine Skepticism May Affect Efforts To Combat The Coronavirus Pandemic
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with psychologist Dolores Albarracín about how reluctance to get a coronavirus vaccine and anti-vaccination misinformation could affect efforts to combat the pandemic.
How The Postal Service Is Gearing Up For Mail-In Voting
Ballots are already being mailed to North Carolina voters ahead of the November election, and other states will join soon. NPR takes a look at how the U.S. Postal Service prepares for the election.