VA research brought CT scans and pacemakers into the world. Now it's at risk of cuts
Researchers at the Department of Veterans Affairs warn that crucial medical research is in jeopardy unless the Trump administration reverses course on cuts.
Bombing Attack Kills At Least 10 People At Istanbul Airport
Turkish authorities say 10 people were killed and many more wounded in a bombing at Istanbul's airport on Tuesday.
'This Is Going To Be Bad': Economist Reacts To Brexit Vote
In the campaign leading up to the Brexit vote, economist Tim Harford played the role of independent fact checker. Now that it has passed, he's letting out some strong feelings.
Supreme Court Overturns Texas Law Restricting Abortion
The Supreme Court ruled Monday on a case out of Texas with major implications for access to abortion services.
Hawaii Law Places Gun Owners Into National Database
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Hawaii State Sen. Will Espero about gun control legislation passed in the state last week. The legislation makes Hawaii the first state to enter gun owners into an FBI database that notifies police if a resident is arrested elsewhere in the country.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Campaigns With Hillary Clinton In Ohio
Hillary Clinton campaigned with Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, considered by many to be a progressive heroine, in Ohio Monday.
Supreme Court Overturns Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's Conviction
The Supreme Court ruled Monday on whether to uphold the conviction of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell on federal corruption charges.
Iraqi Forces Defeat Islamic State In Fallujah
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Loveday Morris, Baghdad bureau chief for the Washington Post, about the latest on the offensive by Iraqi forces in Fallujah.
Donald Trump Campaign Largely Ignores Swing State Of North Carolina
North Carolina is a crucial state that Republicans need to win if they are to take the White House this fall. But so far, Donald Trump's campaign has almost no presence there.
'Game Of Thrones' Evolves On Women In Explosive Sixth Season
The sixth season of HBO's Game of Thrones showed a real evolution in the way the show portrays women and in the season finale, several female characters ascended to power. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Glen Weldon from NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour and Greta Johnsen, host of the Nerdette podcast, about the show.