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.
Retired Army Officer Remembers Co-Worker Who Was Killed In Afghanistan
On this Memorial Day, listener George Minde remembers his co-worker, Staff Sgt. Jorge Oliveira, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2011.
After 11-Year Vigil, Massachusetts Catholic Church Holds Final Service
In 2004, the Archdiocese of Boston announced the closure of St. Frances X. Cabrini Church in Scituate, Mass. Parishioners have fought to keep it open, but finally exhausted their legal appeals.
Reports Of Brutal Rape In India, Brazil Ignite National Debate
Reports of brutal rape in India and Brazil have touched off national conversations in those countries about violence against women.
Smugglers Modify Routes As EU Works To Stem Flow Of Migrants
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Elizabeth Collett, director of the Migration Policy Institute in Europe, about how the European Union's efforts to stem the flow of migrants to Europe has caused a change in routes for human smugglers.
U.S. Intelligence Chief Warns Hackers May Be Spying On Presidential Candidates
The Director of National Intelligence says the U.S. sees signs that hackers are spying on U.S. presidential candidates. NPR explores who is doing the spying and why.
Air Force Captain Remembers Classmate Who Died In Afghanistan
On this Memorial Day, Air Force Capt. Myles Smith remembers his classmate at the U.S. Air Force Academy, 1st Lt. Roslyn Schulte. Schulte was killed in Afghanistan in 2009.
On Memorial Day, Listener Remembers Ex-Boyfriend Who Died In Vietnam
On this Memorial Day, listener Ann Marshall remembers Army Capt. John C. Sigg, who died in the Vietnam War.
Chad's Former President Convicted Of War Crimes In Senegal Trial
Chad's former President Hissene Habre has been convicted of crimes against humanity, including rape and sexual slavery, during his rule. He has been sentenced to life in prison. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Reed Brody of the Human Rights Watch, who has been working on this case.
Surge Of Migrants Cross Mediterranean Sea From North Africa
In the last week, Italy has rescued more than 10,000 people at sea. The spike appears tied to Africans making the trip from the continent's northern coast, taking advantage of improved weather. But there also are reports smugglers are moving westward from Turkey with the closure of borders in Europe.
From Sequels To Reboots, Familiar Faces Return To The Multiplex This Summer
NPR's Bob Mondello has a selective preview of summer movies from superhero blockbusters to music documentaries and everything in between.