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.
Rev. Robert Schuller, 'Hour Of Power' Host, Dies at 88
The Rev. Robert Schuller, host of the Sunday morning telecast, "Hour of Power," and founder of the Crystal Cathedral mega church in California, has died at 88.
Wisconsin Sen. Johnson Reacts To Tentative Iranian Nuclear Deal
NPR's Melissa Block gets reaction from Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin on the details of the Iran nuclear deal that were announced Thursday in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Two Women Arrested In Bomb Plot, American Al-Qaeda Member To Face Charges
Two women who were roommates in Brooklyn, N.Y., have been arrested in a homegrown terrorism plot.
Sen. Menendez Case Revolves Around Friendship With Florida Eye Doctor
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Jay Weaver, a reporter for the Miami Herald, for a profile on Dr. Salomon Melgen, who is at the center of Sen. Robert Menendez's indictment on corruption charges.
Al-Shabab Militants Attack University In Kenya
Al-Shabab militants attacked a college in Garissa, Kenya, killing nearly 150 people, wounding about 80 and holding others hostage. It was reminiscent of their 2013 attack on a Nairobi shopping mall.
Female Parliamentarians Urge Washington To Return Attention To Libya
Women elected to Libya's parliament visited Washington, D.C., recently to talk about the political chaos in the country and the erosion of women's rights.
Matamoros Drug Violence Spurs Rise In Kidnapping
Battles between rival drug gangs are flaring in the northeastern Mexican city of Matamoros. Kidnapping is increasingly being used by the narco-traffickers as an income generator.
Nigerian President-Elect Calls Himself A 'Converted Democract'
NPR's Melissa Block talks with Max Siollun, a Nigerian historian, about Nigeria's new president, Muhammadu Buhari. He is a former dictator who ruled Nigeria for 20 months in the 1980s.
New 'Daily Show' Host Faces Criticism Over Questionable Tweets
Less than 24 hours after "The Daily Show" made its announcement, new host Trevor Noah is facing backlash over tweets he posted where he ridicules Jews, lesbians and overweight women.