Georgia Gov. Kemp says he won't for the U.S. Senate in next year's midterm
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he is passing on running for the U..S Senate in next year's midterm elections, a blow to Republicans who spent months courting him to challenge Democratic incumbent.
Was Sony Pictures Hack 'Cyber Vandalism' Or Something More?
President Obama to called the Sony Pictures hack as an act of "cyber vandalism." Robert Siegel talks to Alan Friedman, co-author of the book, Cybersecurity and Cyberwar: What Everyone Needs to Know, about that decision.
Former Regime Figure Elected President In Tunisia
Tunisian voters chose a figure from the regime of the ousted dictator for president - opting for slow change rather than risking the chaos that has occurred after uprisings in other countries.
For Cuban-Americans, A Mixture Of Hope, Betrayal
The announcement to normalize relations with Cuba stunned Miami's Cuban-American, upending a policy that for 50 years that helped define their identity and relations with the island.
Russia Continues To Cope With Sliding Economy
As Russia stands on the brink of a financial crisis, NPR's Corey Flintoff joins host Arun Rath to discuss how ordinary Russians are responding to the drop in the value of their rubles.
'Rum, Rumba, And Romance': A Book On Cuba's Enduring Mystique
This week, President Obama announced that he will begin to normalize relations with Cuba. Cuban-American writer Richard Blanco recommends a book about Cuba's imprint on the American imagination.
Questions Linger In Fatal Shooting Of New York City Police Officers
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is facing criticism Sunday for past campaign statements some feel could have inspired the shooting of two NYC police officers. NPR's Arun Rath talks to Jim Zarolli.
Still Few Answers In Disappearance Of 43 Students In Mexico
In September, 43 students disappeared in Mexico and were assumed dead after an alleged attack by police. NPR's Arun Rath talks to John Gibler about his continued reporting from Iguala, Mexico.
Renewed U.S.-Cuba Ties Could Mean Big Things For Cigar Market
As the U.S. opens up to Cuban exports, David Savona of Cigar Aficionado magazine tells NPR's Arun Rath how it will affect the market for Cuban cigars.
What Do Cubans Think Of Renewed U.S. Relations?
After President Obama's announcement of dramatic changes to U.S. relations with Cuba, NPR's Arun Rath speaks with correspondent Carrie Kahn in Havana about how that country has reacted to the news.