A Rorschach test for America? Covering the military parade and a No Kings rally on the same day
Last weekend's military parade and No Kings rallies could be seen as an example of a DIVIDED America… a moment where our differences were placed in pretty stark relief. But reporting from both places on the same day… you see something different.
Kenya Bombs Two Al-Shabab Camps In Somalia
Kenya bombed two al-Shabab bases in Somalia Monday in retaliation for last week's massacre at a university in Garissa. Nearly 150 students and staff were killed in the assault.
Duke Faces Wisconsin (Not Kentucky) In NCAA Championship
Wisconsin will take on Duke in the NCAA men's college basketball championship Monday night in Indianapolis.
Dodgers Eye World Series, Cubs Optimistic On Baseball's Opening Day
The Major League Baseball season begins in earnest Monday with a full slate of games. NPR's Melissa Block talks to ESPN reporter Pedro Gomez for a preview.
NASA Battles Rising Sea Levels To Protect Kennedy Space Center
Sea level rise is beginning to affect the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. A protective dune not too far from the launchpads has collapsed.
Book Review: Jo Nesbo, 'Blood On Snow'
NPR's Alan Cheuse reviews the new novel by crime writer Jo Nesbo, Blood On Snow.
Cambridge University Unearths Medieval Hospital Cemetery
Cambridge University has unearthed one of Britain's largest medieval hospital cemeteries, containing more than 1,000 human remains. NPR's Audie Cornish and Melissa Block talked to the leader of the dig, Craig Cessford, about the new findings.
World Leaders Reach Tentative Deal In Iranian Nuclear Talks
Iran and six world powers announced Thursday that they have reached a framework that puts them on track for a nuclear deal within three months.
President Obama Praises Tentative Iranian Nuclear Deal
In a Rose Garden statement, President Obama said the tentative deal is the beginning of a historic understanding. Negotiators announced Thursday that they've reached the outlines of a nuclear deal.
Framework Nuclear Deal Could Be Good News For Iran's Oil Sector
If a final agreement is reached, crippling sanctions on Iran's oil industry could be lifted. But the oil sector faces a number of challenges before ramping up production.
Muslims Will Outnumber Christians This Century, Pew Says
A Pew study released this week says that by the middle of the century there will be about 2.8 billion Muslims worldwide. Within that period, Muslims will outnumber Jews in the United States.
