Vermont Judge releases Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi
Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi — detained by authorities at his naturalization interview — is free for now. He had been in prison for two weeks after his arrest earlier in April.
Next President To Face Challenges On Nuclear Weapons
The presidential campaign has gone nuclear. A hacked recording of a Hillary Clinton fundraiser reveals her questioning a program putting nuclear warheads on cruise missiles. A question about the nuclear triad seemed to stump Donald Trump. And a very expensive nuclear stockpile modernization plan awaits whoever wins in November.
Contractor Arrest Raises Questions About NSA Security Post-Snowden
News that the FBI arrested a National Security Agency contractor for stealing classified material is prompting questions about the agency's internal security after the Edward Snowden leaks in 2013.
Voters Drawn To Donald Trump In Florida Panhandle
Voters in conservative northwest Florida share their views on the presidential election.
At Least 100 People Dead After Hurricane Matthew Hits Haiti
Reports are beginning to surface from Haiti's southwest coast, which received a direct hit from Hurricane Matthew earlier this week. The storm left the region cut off for days. Thousands of homes have been destroyed, and at least 100 people are reported dead.
Chicago City Council Approves Police Oversight Agency
The Chicago City Council approved a new oversight agency to investigate police shootings, though critics say the measure lacks transparency and shows that the city is still not ready for reform.
George Washington University Opens Food Pantry For Students
A student food pantry has opened on the campus of one of the most expensive colleges in the nation. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Tim Miller, associate dean of students at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Police In India Arrest Hundreds In IRS Scam
Hundreds of people were arrested in India in a scam ring that called people in the U.S., threatening them with arrest if they didn't pay them cash to clear alleged IRS debts.
Regulators To Require Employers To Report More Detailed Pay Data
New regulations will require companies to report more detailed pay data, including how much men and women are paid. Many companies are auditing their payroll and finding that analyzing the information and handling the results can be tricky.
Medical Shortages Lead To Avoidable Deaths In Venezuela
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Associated Press correspondent Hannah Dreier about how shortages of medicine, medical supplies and services are causing avoidable deaths in Venezuela.
Photographer Witnesses Death On A Migrant Boat
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Aris Messinis, a photographer for Agence France-Presse, about his photographs showing the African migrants who died on the way to Italy after being crushed in boats.
U.K. Faces Challenges In Negotiating New Trade Deals After Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May has prioritized controlling immigration, which leaves the U.K. facing the challenge of striking new trade deals without experienced negotiators.