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.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott Announces Senate Run, Challenging Incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson
After eight years as Florida's governor, Republican Rick Scott announced Monday he's challenging incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson in the race for the U.S. Senate. Gun control and President Trump are expected to be among the top issues.
'Denver Post' Editorial Board Publicly Calls Out Paper's Owner As More Layoffs Take Place
The Denver Post editorial board is taking on the paper's hedge fund owner amid dozens of newsroom layoffs. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Chuck Plunkett, the paper's editorial page editor.
Images From Suspected Poison Gas Attack Show Syrians Struggling To Breathe
President Trump says he will decide how to respond to a suspected chemical attack in Syria within 48 hours. Images on social media showed people struggling to breathe and foaming at the mouth.
Black Parkland Students Feel They're Not Being Heard In Gun Violence Discussion
After the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., some students feel like they're being left out of the national discussion about gun violence — even though they were already talking about guns before the shooting happened.
National Guard Using Cybersecurity Skills To Protect Integrity Of Midterm Elections
Election officials concerned about malign forces hacking voting-related systems have an unexpected resource to draw upon: the National Guard. Guard soldiers in several states are using their cybersecurity skills to protect the 2018 elections.
Financial Analyst Says Most Consumers Don't Realize How Their Data Is Used
The core business model of Facebook and other tech companies has revolved around user data and advertising. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with financial analyst Brian Wieser about how — and if — that could change in light of the Cambridge Analytica news.
Syrian Medical Student Treated Some 70 Patients After Suspected Chemical Attack
Over the weekend, dozens of Syrians choked to death in an alleged chemical attack. Mohammed Samer is a 23-year-old medical student who treated patients. He speaks about what he witnessed firsthand.
South African Government Ramping Up Efforts To Get More Land Into Black Ownership
Nearly a quarter century after the end of apartheid, whites still own most of the land in South Africa. A new political party thinks land should be appropriated without compensation and given to blacks. The view is increasingly popular, despite the cautionary tale of Zimbabwe to the north.
Former Obama Adviser Says He Regrets Not Implementing Targeted Military Strikes In Syria
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Philip Gordon of the Council on Foreign Relations about the suspected chemical attack in Syria and the next steps for the U.S. administration.