Majority of Americans oppose ending birthright citizenship, NPR/Ipsos poll finds
As the Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship, a new poll finds that less than a third of Americans want it to end. But other parts of the White House's immigration crackdown are more popular.
Trump Says U.S. Will Recognize Israeli Sovereignty Over The Golan Heights
President Trump has tweeted that the U.S. will recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
Why It's More Difficult To Change Gun Policy In The U.S. Than In New Zealand
New Zealand's prime minister announced a ban military-style semi-automatic weapons. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with UCLA law professor Adam Winkler about why changing U.S. gun policy is more difficult.
Blair Braverman And Her Dogs Finish First Attempt At Iditarod
Blair Braverman just finished her rookie attempt at the nearly 1,000-mile Iditarod race in Alaska. She sent a radio diary of the most-notable moments from her first go at the race.
Nebraska Is Starting To Recover After Devastating Floods
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts about the flooding and devastation in his state, ongoing relief efforts and the federal government's response.
How Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan May Have Promoted Boeing Over Competitors
The Pentagon is investigating the Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan over his ties to Boeing. Before serving as deputy and now acting defense secretary, Shanahan was a Boeing executive.
British Prime Minister Theresa May Asks E.U. Leaders For 'Short Extension' To Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May is in Brussels Thursday, asking E.U. leaders for what she calls a "short extension" to the Brexit process, which is currently due to end next Friday.
Venezuelan Opposition's Envoy Gains Ground In Washington, D.C.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Carlos Vecchio, the Venezuelan opposition's envoy to the U.S., at a building in Washington, D.C., that was recently vacated by the government of Nicolás Maduro.
50 Years Ago Students Shut Down This College To Demand Ethnic Studies Courses
Fifty years ago, a multi-racial coalition of students shut down the campus of San Francisco State College demanding a curriculum that reflected their history.
Maroon 5's Halftime Show Was Forgettable, Excluding All The FCC Complaints Filed
The past Super Bowl was largely forgettable, as was the halftime show starring Maroon 5. But, that didn't stop viewers from complaining to the FCC about Adam Levine taking off his shirt.
Why Lima, Ohio, and Lima, Peru, Don't Have The Same Pronunciation
For many cities and towns across the U.S. that have Old World European names, their pronunciation doesn't quite match with the namesake. Linguist Amelia Tseng helps explain why that might be the case.
Burials Begin For Victims Of Christchurch Mosque Shootings
New Zealand's prime minister said Thursday that the country will ban semi-automatic rifles as funerals take place for some of the 50 killed in last week's shooting in Christchurch.