Los Angeles immigration raid protests update
Members of the California National Guard have arrived in downtown Los Angeles. President Trump ordered 2,000 Guard troops to be deployed following protests in the LA area over raids by ICE.
Former U.S. Ambassador To Syria Discusses Trump's Decision To Pull Forces From The Region
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Robert Ford, who was U.S. Ambassador to Syria from 2010 to 2014, for reaction on the president's decision to withdraw troops from Syria.
Delayed Presidential Election In Democratic Republic Of Congo Further Postponed
The much-delayed presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been delayed further. The government said this is because election materials haven't been distributed, violence is increasing and Ebola is a concern in the nation's east.
As Civil War Appears To Be Reaching An End, U.N. Envoy Prepares To Leave Syria
Another U.N. envoy ends his tenure, with no peace process in sight, though the war in Syria does seem to be grinding to a halt.
Despite Troop Withdrawal From Syria, Pompeo Says The U.S. Isn't Giving Up The Fight Against ISIS
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with host Steve Inskeep about the highlights of his interview with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Economic Study Shows Impact Of Existing Wall At The U.S.-Mexico Border
President Trump has called for a wall to be built on the U.S.-Mexico border, but what about the wall that the U.S. already has? A recent study shows the economic impact of the existing wall.
Criminal Case Against Harvey Weinstein Will Move Forward
The criminal case against former movie producer Harvey Weinstein can continue, a judge ruled today in Manhattan. Weinstein's attorneys had filed a motion to get the entire case dismissed.
President Of The Council On Foreign Relations Discusses His Article: 'How A World Order Ends'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, about his article, "How a World Order Ends."
Judge Blocks Administration's Attempt To Restrict Asylum For Domestic, Gang Violence
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration in its attempts to restrict asylum seekers at the border who are claiming fear based on domestic violence or gang violence in their home country.
Here's What Happened When A Chinese Painting Depicted An Altered Version Of History
Forty years ago this week, China opened up its economy to the rest of the world. This is the story of how one painting shows that China's current leadership is rewriting that history.
Anonymous Hacker Breaks Into A Personal Security System To Prove It's Possible
A man in Arizona heard a voice in his house at night. It came from his Nest security camera. It was an anonymous Canadian "white hat" hacker warning him that the system was vulnerable.