Dealing with Iran's nuclear program requires tricky diplomacy. But there's low trust
President Trump says U.S. and Israeli forces destroyed Iran's nuclear program. Analysts say Iran may have moved its uranium stockpiles. There's little trust, by all sides, in diplomacy.
HUD Secretary Julian Castro Issues New Guidance For Landlords
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro says new guidance about fair housing will help people with an arrest record get a "second chance in life."
First-Time Buyers Face Housing Crunch In Big Cities
Despite low interest rates, it's a difficult time for people who want to buy a house for the first time. Skylar Olsen of Zillow explains why so few houses are available and why prices are so high.
Sadiq Khan Elected As London's First Muslim Mayor
After a bitter election campaign, Londoners have chosen the Labour Party's Sadiq Khan to be the new mayor. He comes from humble immigrant origins, and is the first Muslim to hold the post.
The Forgotten History Of African-American Jockeys
Many of the early jockeys in the Kentucky Derby's history were black — unlike today, as Professor Pellom McDaniels of Emory University explains.
Washington, D.C. Gets Funky
Washingtonians are expected to gather in the tens of thousands for the city's annual Funk Parade.
Thousands Evacuated As Wildfires Rage In Alberta, Canada
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with CBC reporter Evan Dyer about the Alberta, Canada, wildfires, which have forced thousands of residents to evacuate.
Obama Addresses Mixed Monthly Employment Report
President Obama spoke to reporters Friday about the latest monthly employment report, which showed a slowdown in hiring in April. The report also showed relatively strong wage growth. Obama was also asked about the presidential contest and the de facto GOP nominee, Donald Trump.
Grim Sleeper Verdict Renews Push To Investigate Murders In South Los Angeles
A guilty verdict in the months-long "Grim Sleeper" serial killer trial has brought some closure to many families of the victims. But community leaders in south Los Angeles are pressing forward with pressuring police to investigate at least 35 other possible murders.
Plagued Washington, D.C., Metro System Announces Major Repairs
The head of the Washington, D.C., Metro subway system announced major repairs to the problem-plagued system on Friday.
Chicago Public Schools Expand Guidelines For Transgender Students
The Chicago Public Schools announced a set of guidelines making it clear their transgender student population will not be discriminated against under school policy. The district's updated guidelines state that transgender and nonconforming students will be able to use restrooms and locker rooms that match their identity.
California Republicans Lose Chance At Competitive Primary
California Republicans thought their state would finally be relevant in a GOP presidential primary for the first time in more than 50 years. But now that Donald Trump is the party's de facto nominee, the fun is over for the California GOP.