Supreme Court blocks deportation of immigrants under Alien Enemies Act, for now
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting a group of immigrants in Northern Texas under the Alien Enemies Act.
California's Forests Continue To Die After Years Of Drought
California's record drought is officially over. But trees are still dying across the state because they were so badly weakened by years without water.
Trump Urges India To Assume Greater Role In Regional Approach To Afghanistan
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Alyssa Ayres of the Council on Foreign Relations about why President Trump urged India to take a greater role in the regional approach to the conflict in Afghanistan.
Rex Tillerson Outlines Potential Diplomatic Strategy In Afghanistan
A day after President Trump outlined his strategy for the war in Afghanistan, his secretary of state took questions about the potential for diplomacy. Rex Tillerson has downgraded the office dealing with the conflict.
How Will Trump's Afghanistan Strategy Change Fight On The Ground?
President Trump went against what he called his own instincts when he agreed to extend the war in Afghanistan. NPR takes a look at what will actually be different on the ground in the region following the president's speech.
India's Supreme Court Blocks Muslim Instant Divorce Law
India's Supreme Court has ruled that the practice of instant divorce among India's Muslims is unconstitutional.
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In Alaska, One Man Fights To Save Oil Fund As Reserves Dry Up
For 40 years, Alaska has been putting its oil money into a giant savings account. But now the oil — and the money — are drying up.
Trump Fails To Define His Concept Of Victory In Afghanistan
President Trump spoke of winning in Afghanistan without defining what victory there would look like. The enemy is a hard-to-define collection of competing extremist groups.
Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego Raises Concerns About Trump's Visit To Phoenix
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Arizona Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego about President Trump's rally in Phoenix Tuesday.
Phoenix Prepares For Protests As Trump Holds Downtown Rally
President Trump speaks in Phoenix Tuesday evening, amid tensions over his handling of the violence in Charlottesville, Va., and the potential pardon of Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
Former Marshall Islands Foreign Minister Tony deBrum Dies
The former foreign minister for the Marshall Islands, Tony deBrum, has died. He was an advocate for climate policies that would keep his homeland from drowning under rising seas.