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.
Director Of 'Just Mercy' Depicts Characters 'In All Of Their Complexities'
Filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton previously had a job working with foster children at a group home. He believes that work — listening, understanding, communicating — helped prepare him for directing.
Supreme Court To Take Up Legal Battle Over Water Between Florida And Georgia
Georgia and Florida have been waging a decades-long legal battle over water resources, a problem likely to hit other areas as climate changes. The dispute is now headed to the Supreme Court.
Trump Administration Issues Partial And Temporary E-Cigarette Ban
The FDA plans to ban all flavors from e-cigarette cartridges except menthol and tobacco. Flavored vaping products will be allowed back on the market after companies submit to an FDA review process.
Tablets Offer Educational Opportunities In Prison, But Quality Varies
More and more incarcerated students are getting access to educational technology. These technologies offer access where education is limited, but not much is known about the quality of the programs.
Trump Continues Criticism Of Democrats On Homelessness, But Hasn't Intervened
President Trump continues to attack Democrats for homeless population growth in places like California and New York, but his administration has yet to decide on a plan.
Hobbies To Consider For The New Year: Debra Reyburn Shares Her Watercolor Passion
As 2020 begins, consider taking up a new hobby! Debra Reyburn of Boise, Idaho, shares her passion for watercolors.
Julián Castro Suspends 2020 Campaign As Others Announce Fundraising Numbers
The 2020 campaign is about to kick into high gear. Candidates are dropping out and others are announcing fundraising numbers. Meanwhile, voters will start voting in Iowa and New Hampshire in a month.
New Year, Same Foreign Policy Challenges Between U.S., Iran And North Korea
The new year begins with some familiar foreign policy issues that are gaining new urgency. In particular, U.S. relations with North Korea and Iran are increasingly problematic.
Transit Strikes Continue In France As Unions Look To Put More Pressure On Government
The rail strikes in France protesting planned changes to the national retirement system are now the longest in recent memory — and unions are calling for wider disruption.
Where U.S.-Iran Relations Stand After Airstrikes And Embassy Security Breach
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Ariane Tabatabai, an Iran expert at the Rand Corporation, about how this week's events have affected the relationship between the United States and Iran.
Pakistan And China Hope To Transform Karakoram Highway Into Key Trade Corridor
Pakistan and China are hoping to transform the Karakoram Highway into a vital trade link that connects China to the Arabian Sea and beyond.