Weapons and war: Parallels between Iran and Iraq
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with journalist Steve Coll about the parallels between Iraq and Iran when it comes to discussions of a potential war due to an adversarial country's weapons program.
What Is Depraved Heart Murder? The Unusual Charges Against Officers In Baltimore
NPR's Melissa Block interviews University of Pittsburgh law professor David Harris about the unusual charges against the six police officers involved in Freddie Gray's arrest.
Ta-Nehisi Coates Criticizes Calls For Nonviolence In Baltimore
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Ta-Nehisi Coates, a national correspondent for The Atlantic, about his reactions to the Baltimore riots. He wrote a story this week about the cons of nonviolence.
Ben E. King, Soul Singer Best Known For 'Stand By Me,' Dies
Ben E. King, best known for the classic soul song "Stand By Me," has died at 76.
Nigerian Military Rescues Boko Haram Captives
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Anna Cunningham, who covers Nigeria for CBC News, about the Nigerian military's announcement that they rescued girls abducted by Boko Haram.
French Government Investigates Military For Alleged Child Abuse
The French government has promised a full investigation into allegations that its soldiers sexually abused local children while serving on a peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic.
Mayweather, Pacquiao Finally Go Head-To-Head This Weekend
Boxers Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are set to fight Saturday night in Las Vegas. Celebrities, sports figures and others have all flocked to the city to see two of the greatest fighters of their era finally box.
Tampa Bay Vetted Jameis Winston Before Choosing Him As No. 1 Draft Pick
NPR's Melissa Block talks with ESPN's Jane McManus about Winston's off-the-field problems, including being accused of sexual assault during his freshman season at Florida State.
