Vermont Judge releases Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi
Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi — detained by authorities at his naturalization interview — is free for now. He had been in prison for two weeks after his arrest earlier in April.
Obama Takes Sales Pitch For Immigration Action On The Road
President Obama was in Las Vegas on Friday to explain why he acted unilaterally to give temporary reprieve to millions of illegal immigrants.
Spanish Duchess Of Alba Remembered As A Colorful Figure
The funeral was held in Spain for the Duchess of Alba on Friday. She was one of Europe's most eccentric — and richest — aristocrats.
Japan Dissolves Parliament, Prime Minister Calls For New Elections
The Japanese Prime Minister, Shizo Abe, has called a snap election for December — but since he's only two years into his term and his party controls both houses of parliament, many Japanese wonder why.
President Obama Announces Executive Action On Immigration
NPR's Scott Horsley speaks with Melissa Block about Obama's plan to defer deportation for some immigrants, which he announced in a speech Thursday night.
Obama To Extend Temporary Deportation Relief
President Obama is expected to unveil his long-awaited and controversial executive action on immigration in a prime-time speech on Thursday night. Millions of people could be affected.
Digging Out From The Snow Is Slow-Going In Buffalo
Melissa Block talks to Mark Poloncarz, the Erie County Executive, about the snow situation in his area.
Obama's Immigration Action Has Roots In Reagan Policy
The Simpson-Mazzoli Act was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan 28 years ago this month. Republican presidents Reagan and George H. W. Bush later expanded on it.
Book Review: 'Citizen: An American Lyric'
Poet Tess Taylor reviews "Citizen: An American Lyric" by Claudia Rankine. It's been nominated for a National Book Award.