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.
Are Humans Biologically Programmed To Fear What They Don't Understand?
In a world increasingly drawn to the black-and-white of defined categories, Allie n Steve Mullen has found living in between those categories to be invigorating. They switch between male and female throughout each day, based on their activities.
Victim Of Nerve Agent Attack In U.K. Says She's Recovering Quickly
The diplomatic confrontation between the U.K. and Russia over the use of nerve gas in Britain last month is shifting to the U.N. Meanwhile one of the victims, Yulia Skripal, has released a statement saying she's recovering quickly and thanking those who came to her aid.
How Martin Luther King Jr.'s Assassination Affected His Chicago Neighborhood
Following news that Martin Luther King Jr. had been assassinated, riots broke out in his Chicago neighborhood. Fifty years later, some things have changed, but others remain as they were in 1968.
Augusta National To Host Its First-Ever Women's Tournament
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with sports writer Christine Brennan about the decision by Augusta National, one of golf's most exclusive clubs, to establish a women's tournament.
How Residents Of Texas Border Towns Are Reacting To Trump's Plan To Send National Guard
National Guard troops have been stationed on the Texas border with Mexico for most of the past decade. Some folks including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott welcome the latest plan to send troops from President Donald Trump while others remain skeptical.
Black Man Fatally Shot In NYC After Police Mistake Metal Pipe For Gun
Police officers in New York City fatally shot a black man after mistaking a metal pipe for a gun. Witnesses say the man, Saheed Vassell, 34, was not given a chance to surrender, but was shot to death immediately.
50 years After MLK Assassination, What Comes Next?
In Memphis and across the nation, thousands are gathering — and some are protesting — to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
As Threats Of Additional Tariffs Continue, China Says U.S. Demands Are Unreasonable
China responded to a U.S. threat of additional tariffs with a long list of its own. The two sides will likely spend the next few months trying to negotiate a solution that will avert a trade war.
Questions Being Raised On How Shooter Got Into YouTube's Building
A day after a woman opened fire on the YouTube campus in San Bruno, Calif., questions are being asked about how the shooter got into the facility, and whether police were warned about her anger.