Trump says he's lifting sanctions on Syria, confusing some allies in Israel
President Trump says he's dropping sanctions against Syria, which led to celebrations in the streets of Damascus. But in Israel, many are wondering where they stand with their neighbor.
Former Trump Organization CFO to appear in New York court on alleged tax fraud
Lawyers for the Trump Organization and its former chief financial officer on Friday will ask a New York state judge to dismiss a sweeping criminal indictment filed against them last year.
There are still no official results in Kenya's presidential election
While Kenyans wait for the final results, the electoral commission has done something new this year. It has posted some early results online but that seems to be causing confusion.
A prominent Taliban cleric is killed in an explosion in Kabul
Afghan cleric and senior Taliban leader Sheikh Rahimullah Haqqani was killed in an apparent suicide attack in Kabul on Thursday.
Lower gas prices provide some relief to inflation-weary consumers
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with economist Julia Coronado, the founder of economic research service Macropolicy Perspectives, about the impact of gas prices on inflation and the economy.
Gas prices have dropped $1 in a little over a month. What's driving the dip?
AAA reports the average price of gas in the United States has fallen below $4 a gallon. That's a sharp drop from an average of $5 a gallon just a little over a month ago.
Social justice activists continue to push for a name change to Faneuil Hall
One of Boston's biggest attractions is named for former slave owner Peter Faneuil. There's been a debate over whether the collection of shops and restaurants should be renamed.
What remains of the American University of Afghanistan?
One year ago this month, the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan. Many people fled into exile and so did the university. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Ian Bickford, the school's president.
MLB player's phone escapes from his back pocket during a slide into third
Even though players can't carry phones onto the field, replays show Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Rodofo Castro's cell sliding out. It happened Tuesday — the day Castro was called up from the minors.
News brief: gas prices fall, remembering Charlottesville, Iran nuclear talks
The national average for a gallon of gas has dropped below $4. It's been 5 years since a violent white nationalist rally rocked Charlottesville, Va. Efforts continue to revive the Iran nuclear deal.
British ultramarathoner downed a pint of Guinness and then ran across Ireland
Robert Pope says he considered quitting two hours in. But thanks to some bananas and a can of soda, he finished under the wire — in 23 hours and 39 minutes.
'Throughline': The origins of federal student loans and promises the government made
At the start of the 20th century, only the most privileged could afford to go to college. Today millions of students pursue higher education, but collectively they owe $1.7 trillion in debt.