Why Venezuela's opposition has urged voters to boycott upcoming regional elections
Venezuela's opposition has urged voters to boycott up and coming regional elections - but this tactic has deeply divided the party - including one of Venezuela's most storied political families.
State Department Employees Eager To See What Pompeo Brings As Secretary Of State
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has already been on an overseas trip, but Tuesday is his first actual day in the office at the State Department. Employees are eager to hear how he plans to bring back this agency's "swagger."
Local Dallas Sportscaster Goes Viral For His 'Unplugged' Commentary
In Dallas, a local television newsman has repeatedly gone viral on the internet for his on-air editorials. But the broadcaster is not the station's news anchor or political commentator, he's the sportscaster.
Hundreds Of Asylum Seekers Still Waiting At U.S. Border In Tijuana
Before the highly publicized caravan of Central American migrants arrived in Tijuana seeking asylum in the U.S., dozens of other asylum seekers had already been waiting in line at the border.
What Mueller's Questions For President Trump Say About His Investigation
The New York Times has acquired a list of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's questions for President Trump. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with former prosecutor Sol Wisenberg about what they say about the direction of the investigation.
Mueller's Questions For Trump Offer A Glimpse Into Special Counsel's Investigation
Special counsel Robert Mueller reportedly wants President Trump to answer some four dozen questions. But what is significant about them and where did they come from?
Trump's New Administration Members Will Lead 2 Major Foreign Policy Strategies
Two major foreign policy moments are approaching and two brand new administration members, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and National Security Adviser John Bolton, will lead the president's strategies.
World's Oldest Spider Dies At 43
Australian scientists have reported that a spider — assumed to be the world's oldest — has died at 43, outliving its nearest rival by 15 years. The arachnid is believed to have survived for so long by sticking to one protected burrow its entire life and expending minimal energy.
New Watchdog Report Paints Grim Picture Of America's War In Afghanistan
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with John Sopko, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, about the latest report on Afghanistan reconstruction. Despite the record amount of coalition munitions dropped, the security situation continues to deteriorate and civilian deaths from coalition munitions are at a record high.
How FEMA Failed To Help Victims Of Hurricanes in Puerto Rico Recover
NPR and PBS'S FRONTLINE investigate the federal government's flawed response to Hurricane Maria in part two of this series. A trove of internal government documents reveal a federal relief agency in chaos as millions struggle without power.
As Much Of The Western U.S. Experiences Drought, States Are Preparing For Wildfires
As drought grips the much of the western U.S. there are fears this summer could be a bad one for wildfires. But Colorado is helping homeowners prepare and in some places even paying people to do more.