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.
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.
Democratic Sen. Ed Markey Discusses Testimony From Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Democratic Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts about Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg's appearance on Capitol Hill Tuesday to testify before Congress.
Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin Weighs In As Facebook CEO Testifies Before Congress
For more on Mark Zuckerberg's day on Capitol Hill, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin.
U.S. Still Considering How To Respond To Suspected Chemical Attack In Syria
A suspected chemical weapons attack this past weekend on a rebel stronghold near Damascus, Syria has prompted international outrage and threats from President Trump of a military response.
Fund For Victims Of Parkland Shooting Reaches $7.5 Million
The group overseeing the fund for victims of the Parkland, Fla., shooting met Tuesday to discuss how the funds will be distributed. As of now, more than $7.5 million has been collected.
Piece From 'The Atlantic' Tries To Explain Logic For Assad's Brutality In Syria
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Thanassis Cambanis about his article in The Atlantic, "The Logic of Assad's Brutality" which he says explains why Syria's President Bashar al-Assad would order a chemical attack after President Trump announces his intention to pull American troops out of Syria.
Federal Court Rules Employers Can't Pay Women Less Than Men Based On Prior Salary
In a unanimous ruling, a federal appeals court has ruled that employers can't pay women less than men just because they made less at a previous job. The court said a woman's prior salary, whether considered on its own or along with other factors, can't be used to justify paying a female employee less than her male counterpart.
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine Discusses Possible Military Action Against Syria
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., about possible military action against Syria over the use of chemical weapons. He and Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., have said that U.S. strikes in Syria are illegal unless Congress authorizes them.
Why European Countries Are Concerned About The Results Of Hungary's Election
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Guardian reporter Shaun Walker about the decisive re-election victory of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.