Texas inmates are being 'cooked to death' in summer heat, lawsuit alleges
Four nonprofits joined a federal lawsuit to protect people in Texas prisons from the heat. It's one of several attempts over the years to address this issue, but efforts haven't gotten much traction.
U.N. Urges Restraint In Syria
Russia asked the United Nations Security Council to condemn the coordinated attack on Syria by the U.S. and allied forces. Diplomats are still unsure of how to move forward.
The Future Of The GOP Without Paul Ryan
After a tumultuous week, NPR's Michel Martin talks with political commentator Gayle Trotter and conservative analyst Charlie Sykes about what the future of the Republican party looks like without the House speaker.
Without A 'Comprehensive Strategy' To End Violence, Syrian Activist Relies On Hope
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Mouaz Moustafa, the director of the Syrian Emergency Task Force, about living conditions in Syria and his hopes for the country's future.
Sen. Tim Kaine Questions Legality Of U.S.-Led Airstrikes
One year ago, Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia was frustrated that President Trump authorized air strikes on Syria. NPR's Michel Martin talks with Kaine about his reaction to Friday's attacks.
U.S. Options For Military Intervention In Syria
As President Trump contemplates further military action in Syria, what would a successful strategy look like? Retired Admiral James Stavridis speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about realistic solutions.
NATO: Use Of Chemical Weapons A 'Flagrant Violation' Of International Law
NATO's 29 member nations support the U.S.-led airstrikes on Syria after a chemical attack earlier this week. NPR's Michel Martin talks to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg about what comes next.
U.S. Airstrikes On Syria: The View From Russia
The Russian government has been a close ally of President Bashar Assad's regime. NPR's Michel Martin talks with Moscow-based reporter Charles Maynes about how Russians view the U.S. airstrikes on Syria.
Syrian Regime Dismisses Impact Of U.S.-Led Strikes
While U.S. officials called the airstrikes in Syria "precise" and "effective," broadcasts from Syrian state media suggest that President Bashar Assad's government is here to stay.
U.S.-Led Attack Targets 3 Syrian Chemical Weapons Facilities
On Friday, President Trump authorized airstrikes on Syrian targets to retaliate after an alleged chemical weapons attack by President Bashar Assad. Pentagon officials say the attacks were "precise" and "effective."
Why FBI Investigators Might Be Interested In 'National Enquirer's' Political Turn
When federal prosecutors served President Trump's personal lawyer — Michael Cohen — a warrant this week - one of the things on the list was Cohen's communications with a man named David J. Pecker, the publisher of the National Enquirer. NPR looks at why the special counsel might be interested in this communication.
Life Above A Library Was Like Living In Neverland
Sharon Washington grew up in an apartment above a branch of the New York Public Library — her father was its custodian. After hours, she had the run of the place. She tells that story in a new play.