Former president Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of cancer
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, which has metastasized to the bone, according to a statement from his personal office.
New Researchers Hoping To Prevent Gun-Related Violence Have Grown Up With It
New money is going towards gun violence research, paving the way for new generation of data analysts, who have grown up in an era of mass shootings, to enter the field.
A Brief Timeline Of the Syrian Civil War Leading Up To U.S. Threats Of Military Strikes
NPR presents a quick timeline of the Syrian Civil War to understand what led to Wednesday's missile and military strike threats from President Trump.
House Speaker Paul Ryan's Wisconsin Constituents React To His Retirement Announcement
House Speaker Paul Ryan has announced he won't be seeking another term. His Wisconsin constituents share their thoughts on his Capitol Hill departure announcement.
How The U.S. Is Prepared To Respond To Apparent Chemical Attack In Syria
NPR Pentagon Correspondent Tom Bowman and NPR Beirut Correspondent Ruth Sherlock discuss the U.S. preparations that are underway to respond to an apparent chemical attack in Syria.
Composer Tod Machover Discusses How He Created 'Philadelphia Voices'
The Philadelphia Orchestra will perform the work Tuesday at Carnegie Hall. He based the composition on recorded sounds, including the sizzle of a cheesesteak.
Lawmakers Question Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg About Data Privacy Lapses
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is answering to dozens of senators Tuesday, after it was reported that some 87 million Facebook users' data was harvested by Cambridge Analytica. The testimony comes one week after the extent of the breach was revealed, but the company is facing questions beyond the data breach.
Facebook Founder And CEO Mark Zuckerberg Testifies On Capitol Hill
Facebook CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg testifies for the first time on Capitol Hill Tuesday. Lawmakers want answers on how Facebook allowed Cambridge Analytica to misuse data from some 87 million users, as well as how Russia-linked content was spread to some 146 million people during the election cycle.
Trump Cancels Trip As He Decides On Response To Alleged Chemical Attack In Syria
The White House says President Trump canceled his trip to Latin America so he could oversee the U.S. response to the suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria.