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.
Conservative Kansas Legislature Turns Heads With Huge Tax Hike
Kansas voters who put conservatives in charge are shaking their heads in disbelief. Lawmakers recently passed one of the largest tax hikes in state history rather than cutting spending.
Brazilian President Makes First U.S. Visit Since NSA Spying Scandal
President Dilma Rousseff will visit the White House on Tuesday for talks with President Obama. The National Security Agency spying scandal prompted her to cancel a state visit two years ago.
Some Tourists Show Solidarity With Tunisia After Beach Attack
Despite the attack on the beach last week, many tourists say they're going to finish their vacations in Tunisia as a sign of solidarity with the country.
Dominican Deportations Reach Crisis Levels, Haitian President Says
Haitian President Michel Martelly claims his country has accepted 14,000 people from the Dominican Republic. But the Dominican government claims official deportations won't begin until August.
Puerto Rico's Governor Seeks To Delay Debt Payments
Puerto Rico's governor said Monday night that the commonwealth can't pay its bills. He also said that big changes are needed to get the economy growing, so it can pay down its debt in the future.
Iran Nuclear Negotiators Extend Deadline To Reach Final Agreement
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Robert Einhorn, senior fellow at Brookings Institution, and former member of President Obama's Iran negotiating team, for the latest on the Iran nuclear talks deadline.
In The Aftermath Of Charleston, Many Whites Ask What They Can Do To Fight Racism
As white Americans wonder how they can best help people of color engaged in social justice movements now, here are some suggestions.
Brazilian President Mends Ties With President Obama On White House Visit
President Obama sought to downplay any major impact the Greek debt crisis could have on the U.S. economy. He spoke at a news conference with the president of Brazil and also addressed the ongoing talks on Iran's nuclear program and his administration's recent wins on the domestic policy front.
To Keep Up With Earth's Rotation, Clocks Will Tick An Extra Second Tonight
There is an extra "leap" second in Tuesday's clock. The second is designed to keep the clocks in synch with earth's rotation, but some people would like to take it away.