Diplomats shift into high gear to try to revive nuclear negotiations with Iran
European diplomats are working to revive nuclear negotiations with Iran to find a peaceful end to a war that President Trump has said the U.S. could join to support Israel against Iran.
Saudi Arabia Says It Is Ending Airstrikes In Yemen
Saudi Arabia announced a major down-scaling of its airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen Tuesday, which occurred for nearly four weeks.
Saudi Arabia Launches Airstrikes On Houthi Rebels In Yemen
Saudi Arabia says it is working with a large Arab coalition to restore Yemen's president to power after he fled the country. The U.S. is supporting the action, but its role at this time is limited.
China-Pakistan Deal Highlights Waning U.S. Influence In Region
China's President is pledging to invest $46 billion in a corridor across Pakistan linking China with the Middle East. Some analysts say this signifies a decline in America's influence in the region.
More Than 800 Dead In Mediterranean Migrant Tragedy
Authorities have arrested two alleged smugglers who might be responsible for the deaths. Nearly 2,000 migrants have perished in the Mediterranean since the beginning of the year.
Researchers Fly Over Shale Fields To Study Air Pollution
This month, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is flying an airborne research lab over oil and gas producing states.
Pat Dowell, Longtime NPR Film Critic, Dies
Longtime NPR contributor and film reporter Pat Dowell died Sunday.
Sentencing Phase In Boston Marathon Bombing Trial Begins
The sentencing phase in convicted Boston Marathon Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev begins Tuesday. The jury will have to decide whether to sentence Tsarnaev to the death penalty or life in prison.
MLB To Debut 'Statcast' Tracking Technology Tonight
Major League Baseball is ushering in a whole new era of statistics for TV screens during Tuesday night's Nationals vs. Cardinals broadcast. NPR asks sports writers if the new technology is too much.
Chinese President Visits Pakistan To Finalize Billion-Dollar Trade Route Plan
China's President Xi Jinping is in Pakistan to oversee the signing of agreements for a plan that would build $46 billion in infrastructure and energy projects. China aims to create greater land and sea ties with Pakistan in order to strengthen its influence in European and Middle Eastern markets.
Small South Carolina Newspaper Takes Home Top Pulitzer Prize
The winners of this year's Pulitzer Prizes in journalism, fiction, poetry, drama, music, biography, history and nonfiction were announced Monday at Columbia University in New York.