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.
'Weapons Of Math Destruction' Outlines Dangers Of Relying On Data Analytics
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with data scientist Cathy O'Neil about her new book, Weapons of Math Destruction, which describes the dangers of relying on big data analytics to solve problems.
Cyber Bombs Reshape U.S. Battle Against Terrorism
Fifteen years after 9/11, the battle against terrorist groups has gone high tech with the leveling of what Defense Secretary Ash Carter called cyber bombs. NPR looks at how this cyber war is being waged against ISIS and what it means for the future fight against terror.
'New Yorker' Writer Explores History Of U.S. Political Debates
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with New Yorker writer Jill Lepore about her piece in this week's magazine looking at the history of debating and presidential debates.
How An Architect Used Striking Design To Capture New Smithsonian's Meaning
As the Smithsonian prepares to open its National Museum of African American History and Culture in a couple weeks, NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with the museum's architect, David Adjaye.
East Nashville Festival Celebrates All Things Tomato Art
The Tomato Art Fest in East Nashville features the Second Line Parade — where participants must push, pull or wear their float — an entire gallery of tomato-themed artwork, and a Tomato King and Queen contest.
Students Searching For Alternatives After ITT Tech Closes
Joshua Battistin of Orlando, Fla. is one of more than 30,000 students considering options to continue their education following the abrupt closure of the for-profit technical college.
Lawyer Describes The Emotional Toll Of Calculating Victims' Compensation
After Sept. 11, the difficult conversation began about compensating survivors and assessing the long-term value of a lost human life. It fell to Special Master Kenneth Feinberg to administer it.
Longtime Reporter Recalls Afghanistan Before And After Sept. 11
Veteran AP reporter Kathy Gannon discusses her experience covering the war in Afghanistan from the beginning, and describes what has changed over the last 15 years.