Deadly storms ravage parts of Missouri and Kentucky
Deadly storms last night caused deaths in Missouri and Kentucky and damaged homes and businesses.
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."
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.
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.
In 'Heart Tonic,' Caroline Davis Added Influences Of Irregular Heart Rhythms
In 2013, jazz composer and alto saxophonist Caroline Davis got some troubling news: Her father had a potentially dangerous condition — arrhythmia. His heart was beating irregularly. Her concern for him lead to a unique, musical response, and a new album.
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.
Former Chemical Weapons Investigator Discusses Suspected Attack In Syria
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Angela Kane, who was in charge of the chemical weapons investigation in Syria in 2013. They discuss what chemical watchdog inspectors will do when they get to Douma Saturday.
What The Trans-Pacific Partnership Was Originally Constructed For
President Trump has raised the possibility of reconsidering joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership for the second time now. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Wendy Cutler, deputy U.S. trade representative during the Obama administration who negotiated the TPP, about the original purpose of the trade agreement.