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.
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.
Russian Chemist Who Developed Nerve Agents Has No Doubt Moscow Is Behind U.K. Attack
A Russian chemist who helped to develop the nerve agent used in the attack in the U.K. last month is now living in New Jersey — and says he has no doubt that Moscow is responsible.
Anti-Apartheid Activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Dies At 81
Anti-apartheid activist and wife of the late Nelson Mandela, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela died Monday at 81. She was renowned for revving up crowds with her fierce speeches denouncing the apartheid system.
Israel Rejects Calls For An Investigation Into The Deaths Of 18 Palestinians In Gaza
Israel rejects calls to investigate of its use of force to quell clashes along the border with Gaza. Palestinians say at least 18 Palestinians were killed and hundreds wounded with live fire.
Caravan Of Central American Migrants Attracting A Lot Of Attention After Trump's Tweets
A large group of Central American migrants, mostly Hondurans, is traveling north through Mexico. Some aim to seek asylum when they hit the U.S. border. President Trump accused Mexico of doing 'very little' to stop illegal migration on Twitter last weekend.
Technologies To Create Fake Audio And Video Are Quickly Evolving
"Fake news" has become a commonly used term in politics, but often to refute real reporting. Now technology that creates fake audio is advancing to the point that it could undermine true recordings.
Deputy WH Press Secretary Discusses President Trump's Stance On DACA
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Hogan Gidley, Deputy White House Press Secretary, about President Trumps' stance on DACA after he said there will be no deal to save the program, after waffling on this position.
As College Basketball Prepares To Crown Men's Champion, Scandal Looms Over Program
College basketball has one more game — the men's national championship. Both the mens' and womens' tournaments have had magic moments during a year when the state of college basketball is in question.
