Trump's New York criminal trial could head to jury deliberation as soon as next week
Once an ally of the former president, now Cohen has spent a third day of testifying against him. He alleges Trump knew about the deal with an adult film star to keep quiet about an alleged affair.
Far-Right German Group Sees Last-Minute Bump In Polls Before Sunday's Election
All indicators in Sunday's elections point to an easy fourth-term win for Chancellor Merkel, but the anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is expected to enter Parliament for the first time.
'The Force' Documentary Reframes Community Policing Narrative
In recent years, tensions between the police and the public in the U.S. have reached an all-time high. The Force, chronicles two years of the Oakland Police Department's efforts at major reform after decades of troubled community relations. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with the documentary's filmmaker Peter Nicks.
Packs Of Teens On Bikes Join Volunteer Effort After Mexico Earthquake
A strong, new earthquake shook Mexico today, causing even more alarm in a country reeling from the powerful quake earlier in the week which killed hundreds. All week, thousands of volunteers raced to the sites of collapsed buildings to save those trapped in the rubble. Among them, a group of cyclists delivering aid to rescue workers.
Puerto Rico Without Power As Authorities Try To Warn Thousands Of Damaged, Failing Dam
Puerto Ricans are still left without power after Hurricane Maria, and rebuilding efforts are further complicated with structural damage of a major dam. NPR's Michel Martin talks with Luis Ferre Sadurni of the New York Times about the devastation there.
Cancer Patient Says Condition Will Dictate Life Choices With ACA Repeal
At the age of 29, Molly Young was diagnosed with breast cancer. The Affordable Care Act has been paying for her treatments. NPR's Michel Martin talks with Young about how she would fare under the new GOP plan.
Late Night Show Sharpens Tone As Jimmy Kimmel Revives Health Care Debate
This week, late night host Jimmy Kimmel took aim at politicians trying to repeal the Affordable Care Act. And he did it repeatedly, over three nights, crossing into new, politicized territory for his show.
Sen. John McCain Says He Wants A Bipartisan Effort To Overhaul Health Care
After Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said he will vote no on the Graham-Cassidy bill, NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with NPR Health Policy Correspondent Alison Kodjak about where things stand.
Local Connecticut Political Leaders Focus On Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria
As Puerto Ricans emerge from the devastation of Hurricane Maria, family members back in Connecticut are desperately trying to get in touch and press for federal infrastructure funding for the island.
In Houston, Debris From Hurricane Harvey Could Take Months To Haul Away
More than 126,000 homes in the Houston area were damaged after Hurricane Harvey. Debris from the storm is estimated to fill space equivalent to 25 college football stadiums and take months to haul away.
Trump Administration Expected To Issue New Travel Restrictions
The Trump administration is considering new travel restrictions as its controversial travel ban on six Muslim-majority countries expires.