At this school, kids given detention can choose a hike instead
We take a hike in the Maine woods with high school students who've been given the option to hike instead of sit in detention.
Mayor Pete Buttigieg Faces Tough Questions About Race And Policing In South Bend
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with South Bend Tribune reporter Lincoln Wright about the community reaction to Mayor Pete Buttigieg after another police involved shooting in his town.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin Discusses Trump's Decision To Call Off Immigration Raids
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., about the likelihood of a near-term compromise on changes to U.S. asylum law.
Marijuana Is Legal In Colorado, But The Illegal Market Still Exists
Marijuana has been legal in Colorado since 2012. But recently, large busts of illegal grow houses show that the black market for pot is far from gone. In fact, it's growing.
Thousands Of Refugees Returning To Syria End Up Detained, Imprisoned, Tortured
President Bashar al-Assad has called on the millions of Syrians who've fled the brutal civil war to return home, but thousands who have come back end up imprisoned and often tortured.
U.S. Officials Working To Build Up Maritime Coalition To Deter Further Iranian Attacks
U.S. officials say they are trying to build up a coalition to deter Iranian attacks in the Persian Gulf. They are calling it the "Sentinel Program" to "help us have eyes on the shipping."
How Likely Is It That The Latest Sanctions Will Bring Iran To The Negotiating Table?
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Suzanne Maloney of the Brookings Institution about the effects of further sanctions on Iran.
Troll Watch: Robocalls
Robocalls are more than just a nuisance when they target healthcare centers. NPR's Michel Martin discusses this with Dave Summitt, chief information security officer at the Moffitt Cancer Center.
Team USA Readies For Knockout Round At Women's World Cup
The Women's World Cup has entered the elimination quick-fire Round of 16. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Roger Bennett of the Men in Blazers about Team USA's performance so far.