Why 1999 was such a big year for movies
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Brian Raftery, author of the book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen.
Thousands Of Migrants Stage Protests Along Closed Greek-Macedonian Border
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Scott Carrier of the website "Home Of The Brave" about how the European Union has decided to allow only refugees from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan into Northern Europe.
Week In Politics: San Bernardino, Calif., Shooting, U.S. Policy On Syria
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with our regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss politicians' responses to the shooting in San Bernardino, Calif., U.S. policy on Syria and Trump's positioning with the GOP.
FBI Investigates San Bernardino, Calif., Shooting As Act Of Terrorism
NPR has the latest on the investigation into Wednesday's mass shooting in San Bernardino, Calif. The FBI is now investigating the shooting as an act of terrorism.
Media Broadcast Live Inside Suspected San Bernardino, Calif., Shooters' Home
On Friday, journalists were allowed into Syed Farook's apartment in Redlands, Calif. A tour of the home was broadcast live, including images of drivers' licenses, Social Security cards, and photographs.
Veterans React To Opening Of Combat Roles To Women
Men and women at Fort Campbell in Kentucky react to new rules allowing women to serve in combat positions.
Growing Puerto Rican Community Transforms Politics In Central Florida
In recent years, Puerto Ricans have begun changing the political map along the hotly contested Interstate 4 corridor in Florida. These days, about 1,000 new Puerto Rican families a month are moving to Central Florida. And both political parties are trying to win them over. NPR explores the potential impact of the fast growing Puerto Rican community on presidential politics.
Landlord Invites Media Into Home Of Suspected San Bernardino Shooters
The landlord of the apartment building where the suspected shooters lived invited the media inside. Dozens filed through, setting off a debate on whether potential evidence has been contaminated.
Spike Lee's 'Chi-Raq' Offers Unique Approach To Ending Chicago's Violence
NPR's Bob Mondello reviews Spike Lee's Chi-Raq, a movie satire in rap and verse based on Aristophanes' ancient Greek satire, Lysistrata.
Stone Temple Pilots Singer Scott Weiland Dies At 48
NPR looks back on the career of Scott Weiland, singer in the bands Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver. Weiland died in his sleep on Thursday at age 48.
U.S. Military Works To Implement New Rules On Women In Combat
The Pentagon has declared all military jobs will be open to women — and now it must begin deciding how it will actually implement that directive. How far along are the plans to admit women to tank crews, the 75th Ranger Regiment, the Navy SEALs and other such elite units?