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.
President Trump Considering Sending Troops To U.S.-Mexico Border
President Trump says he's considering sending U.S. troops to help secure the border with Mexico. He also says he's considering pulling troops out of Syria.
Active Shooter Confirmed At YouTube's Headquarters In Silicon Valley
Police have confirmed reports of an active shooter at the Silicon Valley headquarters of YouTube.
Israel's Prime Minister Decides Thousands Of African Migrants Must Leave Country
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled plans to let some African migrants stay in Israel and send others elsewhere. His supporters say it would draw more migrants to Israel, where they say migrants aren't welcome.
Conspiracy Theories About MLK's Death Continue, But Investigators Say Case Is Closed
Authorities have investigated the death of Martin Luther King Jr. five times since his murder in April 1968. Congress, district attorneys and the Justice Department have all concluded that James Earl Ray shot King as he stood on a motel balcony in Memphis, but conspiracy theories about who was responsible for his death continue to flourish.
Justice Department Will Require Judges To Make Quota For Immigration Cases
The Justice Department is laying out quotas for immigration judges as part of their performance evaluations for the first time. It's part of a broader push by Attorney General Jeff Sessions to speed up deportations and reduce a massive backlog of immigration cases.
Lithuania Foreign Minister Weighs In On Security Of Baltic States
President Trump met with leaders of the Baltic states in a summit focused on security and trade partnerships. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Lithuania's Foreign Minister Linas Linkevicius.
'Two Sisters' Follows Norwegian Teenagers Who Left Home To Join ISIS FIghters In Syria
When ISIS started expanding its hold on Iraq and Syria, tens of thousands of foreign fighters went to join the caliphate. In Norway, two teenage girls decided to leave their family for Syria. Their story is the subject of a new book by Norwegian journalist Asne Seierstad called, Two Sisters.
How A Teacher In France Is Trying To Help Her Students Spot Fake News
France has a fake news problem. Eighty percent of French people can't tell a real news story from a fake one. Since 2016, one teacher has taken on the task of showing high school students how easily they're duped and teach them ways to determine true from false.
How Maine Handles Child Abuse Is Being Called Into Question
The recent deaths of two Maine children from abuse have called into question whether the state — which had knowledge of the cases — handled them properly.
California Attorney General Says State Will Fight To Keep National Emissions Standard
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt says the Trump administration is rolling back emissions standard. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with California Attorney General Xavier Becerra about the state's response.