Majority of Americans oppose ending birthright citizenship, NPR/Ipsos poll finds
As the Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship, a new poll finds that less than a third of Americans want it to end. But other parts of the White House's immigration crackdown are more popular.
World War II Vet Donald Malarkey, Portrayed In 'Band Of Brothers' Dies At 96
Donald Malarkey fought through Europe during World War II as a member of the famed U.S. Army Easy Company. He spent 172 days on the front lines, more than any other member of E-Company.
Investigators Still Looking For Motive Of Las Vegas Shooter
Nearly a week has passed since the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history and investigators are continuing to look for clues into why the shooter did what he did.
Could Biden Make A Presidential Run In 2020?
Former Vice President Joe Biden has had a busy public schedule lately. It's fueling speculation about ambitions to run for the White House in 2020.
Light Pollution Can Impact Nocturnal Bird Migration
A new study of how birds react to the annual light tribute to September 11th in New York City provides compelling evidence for how artificial light can disorient large numbers of migrating birds.
Sen. Bob Corker Gets Candid About Tax Cuts, Calls Budget Proposal 'A Waste Of Time'
The Tennessee Republican may be a make-or-break vote on the GOP's top priority: tax cuts. And since Corker announced last week he's not running for reelection, he's speaking more freely on the issue.
A Bipartisan Bid To Ban Bump Stocks
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.) about bipartisan legislation he's planning to introduce banning the sale of bump stocks.
Central African Republic Seeks More United Nations Aid As Violence Grows
As the Trump administration looks to cut spending at the U.N., officials are reviewing every peacekeeping mission. UN officials say the Central African Republic mission needs more resources, not less.
After Democratization, Catalonia Independence Bid Unites A Betrayed Spain
Catalonia already enjoys a great deal of autonomy, so many Spaniards ask why they want independence, and to violate a Democratic constitution that 90 percent of Catalans supported just 40 years ago.
Rohingya Exodus: Refugees Struggle To Get Survival Basics
The U.N. calls it the world's fastest developing refugee emergency. And it appears far from over. More than half a million Muslim minority Rohingya have fled Myanmar for neighboring Bangladesh following a brutal crackdown by Myanmar's military.
Las Vegas Gunman's Motive Continues To Stump Authorities
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Mark Follman, national affairs editor at Mother Jones. Follman, who keeps a database of mass shootings in the U.S., discusses what he's learned about the motives behind such events, and how Stephen Paddock does or doesn't fit into existing patterns.
Review: 'Blade Runner 2049' Will Satisfy Fans As It Expands On Original
NPR film critic Bob Mondello says in some respects, Blade Runner 2049, the long-awaited sequel, surpasses the original.