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.
Behind The Kushners And The Trumps With 'American Oligarchs' Author Andrea Bernstein
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Andrea Bernstein, a host of the podcast Trump, Inc., about her new book American Oligarchs: The Kushners, the Trumps and the Marriage of Money And Power.
How N.J. Rep. Jeff Van Drew's Constituents Feel About His Switch Of Party
President Trump will hold a rally for N.J. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, who became a Republican over impeachment. But Van Drew's future is uncertain with both Republicans and Democrats upset at his switch.
What's Changed — And What Hasn't — For Rape Cases In India
After a 2012 gang rape on a New Delhi bus, India increased prison terms for rape. But ghastly cases still dominate the news, and most rape still goes unreported — and unprosecuted.
Trump Plays Down Idea Of Quick U.S. Departure From Iraq
President Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. has no intention of a quick withdrawal of its forces from Iraq, saying a quick departure "would mean that Iran would have a much bigger foothold" in Iraq.
Elizabeth Wurtzel, Bestselling Author Of 'Prozac Nation,' Dies At 52
Bestselling author Elizabeth Wurtzel was 27 when Prozac Nation, her sensational memoir of a difficult life complicated by depression, was published. Wurtzel had cancer. She died Tuesday at age 52.
Federal Financial Aid Form Causes A Stir — Over Selective Service Question
The Selective Service question on the FAFSA form caused a stir on social media over the weekend, with students concerned over a potential draft after the U.S. airstrike in Baghdad.
Recent U.S. Veterans Are Coming To Consensus On Iran And Iraq — Across Party Lines
Veterans groups across the political spectrum have found a growing consensus in favor of winding down American military involvement in the Middle East.
Senate Republicans To Move Forward With Impeachment Trial Without Democratic Support
Senate Republicans decided on Tuesday to move forward with an impeachment resolution that sets the parameters for a trial without support from Democrats, who are demanding witness testimony.
Retired Lt. Gen. Sean McFarland On The Legacy Of U.S. Military Presence In Iraq
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with retired Lt. Gen. Sean MacFarland about the legacy of U.S. presence in Iraq and the future of the fight against ISIS as Iraq calls on U.S. troops to leave the country.
Wildfires Continue To Dominate The National Conversation In Australia
The wildfires in Australia continue to burn — and continue to dominate the national dialogue. Australians say climate change is fueling the inferno and the country needs to change its ways.
The Latest From Puerto Rico Following A Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with AP reporter Dánica Coto about how Puerto Rico is dealing with the aftermath of a magnitude 6.4 earthquake that struck the island.