Majority of Americans oppose ending birthright citizenship, NPR/Ipsos poll finds
As the Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship, a new poll finds that less than a third of Americans want it to end. But other parts of the White House's immigration crackdown are more popular.
Global Markets Slide As Fed Chair Janet Yellen Briefs Congress
Stock markets around the world were down again Thursday. In the U.S., the Dow and the S&P were down about 2 percent at mid-day. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen is on Capitol Hill briefing lawmakers, and the price of oil slipped below $27 a barrel.
Democratic Presidential Candidates To Debate After Bernie Sanders' Big Win
Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton debate in Milwaukee Thursday night. It's the first chance for voters to see them since Sanders' big win in New Hampshire.
NATO To Deploy Warships Between Greek Islands And Turkey
NPR's Ari Shapiro interviews Ivo Daalder, former ambassador to NATO and currently president of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, about how NATO can help the migrant crisis in the Aegean Sea.
More Than 40 Prison Guards Indicted In Georgia On Drug Trafficking Charges
Authorities in Georgia indicted more than 40 prison guards. They're accused of drug trafficking and accepting bribes.
Secretary Of State John Kerry Meets Russian Counterpart In Munich
As the U.S. blames Russia for undermining attempts to end the Syrian civil war, Secretary of State John Kerry meets his Russian counterpart in Munich on Thursday. It's looking like a key moment in the effort to deal with the war.
Oregon Wildlife Refuge Occupation Ends As Last Holdouts Surrender
The occupation of a wildlife refuge in eastern Oregon came to a close earlier Thursday after a standoff that began in early January. The last four people holed up at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge surrendered to federal authorities.
North Dakota Residents Weather Downturn In Commodity Prices
North Dakota's fortunes have taken an abrupt turn for the worse. The state was recently a destination for thousands of people seeking a better life and high paying jobs in the Bakken oil field. But oil prices have fallen nearly 70 percent, along with agriculture prices. NPR reports on how residents are handling the sudden downturn.
Cleveland Apologizes To Family Of Tamir Rice For $500 Ambulance Bill
Court documents filed by city officials in the case of Tamir Rice have provoked outrage. The documents included an invoice for the transport of the dead 12-year-old to a local hospital.
'Daisy Is An Animal': Jennifer Jason Leigh On Her Comeback In 'The Hateful Eight'
Actress Jennifer Jason Leigh is back in the spotlight with an Oscar nomination for her role as a murderous woman in the movie The Hateful Eight. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with her about being cast by Quentin Tarantino.