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.
Gitmo Detainees Likely To Be Released Under Parole Board Panels
The Obama administration is accelerating the process by which it screens Guantanamo detainees for possible release, part of its concerted strategy to empty the prison and, if it can, close it down. One such panel convened on Thursday, and NPR joined observers at the Pentagon.
GOP Foreign Policy Hawks Pen Letter Opposing Trump's National Security Views
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Reuel Marc Gerecht, who signed the letter with other conservative foreign policy experts opposing Donald Trump's views on national security. Some conceded they would have to hold their noses and vote for Hillary Clinton. Gerecht is a senior fellow with the think tank, Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
Former British Foreign Secretary Calls For End To Refugee Camp System
NPR's Ari Shapiro interviews former British foreign secretary David Miliband, who now heads the International Rescue Committee. Miliband is calling for an end to the refugee camp system and reform of the ways the international community handles migrants and refugees.
Italy Pushes For Greater EU Cooperation In Combating Terrorism
With the arrest this spring of six Moroccans suspected of planning terror attacks on Italy, the southern European nation believes it has become a target. It is pushing for greater continental cooperation and sharing of intelligence to combat extremists.
House Speaker Paul Ryan Endorses Donald Trump
After holding back his support, House Speaker Paul Ryan now says he will vote for the presumptive GOP nominee for president, Donald Trump.
Golden State Warriors Face Cleveland Cavaliers In Historic NBA Finals Rematch
The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers face off in the NBA Finals for the second year in a row. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to fans of both teams ahead of the historic rematch.
Generation Politics: 65-Year-Olds Share Experiences That Shaped Their Views
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks to a group of 65-year-old voters as part of a radio series where he explores the generational differences between how 25, 45 and 65-year-olds think about politics. He finds that this group of 65-year-olds were born into a structured world, which, for many, resembled The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. But later, their outlook was rocked by a series of assassinations of political figures, anti-war and civil rights protests.
Study Finds Dogs Were Domesticated Twice In Different Parts Of The World
A new study says dogs were domesticated in not one, but two places. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with one of the study's authors, Greger Larson, an archaeology professor at Oxford University.
Women Held To Higher Ethical Standard Than Men, Study Shows
In a new study on gender and ethics, researchers found women receive harsher punishments than men for ethical violations at work.
Top U.S. Diplomat Outlines Complicated Issues Facing U.S., China
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Daniel R. Russel, assistant secretary of state for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. He's off to Beijing to prepare for the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue starting on Monday.