What horse race journalists have to say about election reporting
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to reporter Annie Aguiar about her article in Poynter titled "What do horse race journalists think of ‘horse race journalism'?"
Democratic Race Transforms Into Battle Of Sharp Contrasts
As voting nears and polls suggest a tightening race, the leaders for the Democratic presidential nomination are sharpening their focus on one another.
Zika Virus Makes CDC Consider A Travel Warning For Pregnant Women
The Centers for Disease Control is concerned about an increase in a rare birth defect in Brazil that could be linked to the virus. But Zika is not just in Brazil; see a map of where it is spreading.
His 'Potential Was In Maturity': Helen Mirren, Chris Columbus On Alan Rickman
The actor Alan Rickman has died. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with the actress Helen Mirren and Chris Columbus, who directed the first two Harry Potter movies, about the actor and his career.
Islamic State Claims Responsibility For Attack In Jakarta, Indonesia
An attack on the Indonesian capital of Jakarta Thursday killed at least two civilians, according to local authorities, as well as five of the attackers. The Islamic State claimed responsibility online. NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Ali Moore of the BBC who is in Jakarta.
GOP Presidential Candidates Gear Up For Debate In Charleston, S.C.
Republican presidential candidates meet for their next debate Thursday night in Charleston, S.C., with the Iowa caucuses less than three weeks away.
Pentagon Transfers 10 Gitmo Detainees To Oman
The Pentagon on Thursday transferred 10 detainees from Guantanamo Bay to Oman in the largest single transfer to a single country under the Obama administration. There are also reports 30 more people could be transferred out of the detention center by this summer, and the administration wants to move the balance of the prisoners to the United States.
'The Revenant,' 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' Scoop Up Most Oscar Nominations
NPR reviews this year's Oscar nominations, which were announced Thursday morning. The Revenant picked up a dozen nominations, while Mad Max: Fury Road got 10 nods.
Human Rights Groups Criticize Use Of Cluster Bombs In Yemen Conflict
Human rights groups say there has been a marked increase in the number of Saudi-led air strikes in Yemen recently. Many are worried about the use of American-made cluster bombs in civilian areas, which could pull the U.S. further into the conflict.