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.
U.N. General Assembly Could Offer An Opportunity For U.S.-Iran Talks
The French president says he's trying to set up a summit between Iran and the U.S. — to save the nuclear deal. But it's unclear whether its something the two adversarial countries want.
Al Haynes, Who Captained United Flight 232 When It Crashed In Sioux City, Dies At 87
Al Haynes has died at age 87. He was the captain of United flight 232 when it crashed in Sioux City, Iowa, in 1989 after total hydraulic failure. 184 of 296 people survived.
Many Democratic Candidates Are Embracing Grassroots Fundraisers
Campaigns typically hold fundraisers to pull in big checks from wealthy supporters. But now, several Democrats running for president are holding fundraising events for small-dollar donors.
Indonesia's President Unveils Plan To Move Capital From Jakarta To Borneo
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with conservation scientist Erik Meijaard about why Jakarta is sinking and the plan to move Indonesia's capital to Borneo — where a whole new set of problems awaits.
Privacy Experts Say The Trade-Offs Of Tech To Track Kids In School Aren't Worth It
The use of tech to track and police our kids in school is growing and privacy experts say the trade-offs aren't worth it.
Barbershop: Reckoning With The History Of Slavery
NPR's Michel Martin discusses ways to reckon with the history of slavery with journalist Rachel Swarns, public historian Niya Bates and law professor Sherri Burr.
At G-7, Macron Springs Surprise Iranian Visit
It's been an eventful G-7 Summit: President Trump expressed second thoughts on his trade war with China. And Iran's Foreign Minister arrived in France for side talks on his country's nuclear program.
Conservative Columnist: Spiraling Economy Reflects Trump's Unpredictability
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin about president Trump's unpredictable behavior when it comes to the U.S. economy.
In America, Refugees Find Freedom Through Driving Lessons
When refugees resettle in the United States, they often have to start their lives over again, including learning how to drive.