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Many in Kenya are angry with the government's response after months of heavy rains
by Emmanuel Igunza
Kenya has endured months of record rainfall with no sign the deluge will stop any time soon. With over 200 killed in flash floods, many Kenyans think the government has been slow to react.
Immigration Law Professor Weighs In On U.S. Asylum Eligibility Decision
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Temple University law professor Jan Ting about Attorney General Jeff Sessions' decision that severely limits who is eligible for asylum, and why he largely agrees with the move.
Latest Sports Bar Trend Involves Hurling Hatchets At Walls
by Ann-Elise Henzl
If you've grown tired of bowling, playing pool or throwing darts, how about throwing an axe? A number of indoor facilities, including taverns, are starting to offer the activity. But some observers question the wisdom of letting amateurs hurl axes — especially when alcohol might be involved.
Why Democrats Now See Health Care As A Winning Political Issue
by Scott Detrow
The same red state Democrats who distanced themselves from the Affordable Care Act in 2012 are embracing it in 2016. The politics on the issue have shifted and many believe what was a negative for years is now an issue that puts Republicans on the defensive.
Former Radio Host's Relationship With Roger Stone Draws Interest In Russia Investigation
by Tim Mak
How did President Trump's confidant Roger Stone get in touch with Wikileaks founder Julian Assange? Stone said the link was a leftist onetime radio host named Randy Credico? But Credico — who spoke to NPR — denies he made any connection.
Confusion Remains After Summit On Whether North Korea Will Fully Denuclearize
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Michael Gordon about his interview with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Seoul.
Mexico, Canada And U.S. Win Bid To Host 2026 World Cup
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with New York Times sports reporter Tariq Panja about the results of the bid to host the 2026 FIFA world cup. A combined bid from the U.S., Canada and Mexico won the vote.
Louboutin Wins Case To Trademark Signature Red-Soled Shoes
The European Union's highest court has ruled that designer Christian Louboutin can trademark his company's signature red-soled shoes.
Former Weapons Inspector Weighs In On What It Would Take To Denuclearize North Korea
What would it take to denuclearize North Korea? NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Olli Heinonen, former deputy director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, who has made more than 20 trips to North Korea as an inspector.
Looking Back On History-Making Summits Between U.S. Presidents And Foreign Leaders
by Ron Elving
President Trump's meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is not the first history-making presidential summit with a foreign leader. There have been several, beginning with President John F. Kennedy's meeting with Soviet statesman Nikita Khrushchev in 1961.
Why Americans Should Watch This Year's World Cup Even Though The U.S. Won't Be In It
The U.S. men's soccer team won't be playing in the 2018 World Cup, but there are still plenty of other teams to watch.