John Bolton discusses Marco Rubio's dual roles in government
Marco Rubio is now secretary of state and acting national security advisor. NPR speaks with former national security adviser John Bolton about whether it's really possible to juggle both roles.
With the China Mission Center, the CIA refocuses on the changing world stage
The CIA is establishing a mission center that will focus on the challenges posed by a rising China. This is the strongest sign yet that CIA Director William Burns considers China his top priority.
Why some voters in Arizona have soured on democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema
Sen. Sinema's opposition to President Biden's price tag for his social spending plan and to changing the filibuster have many progressives in her home state unhappy.
States with diverse tax revenue streams see their budgets bounce back
This time last year, state revenue outlooks were tanking. Some states with high income-earners, such as California, are seeing budget surpluses like they haven't seen in decades.
A Hispanic church in Tennessee is grieving the loss of its charismatic founder
German Castro died last month at the age of 57 — part of an avoidable surge of COVID-19 deaths across the South where vaccination rates lag.
Pope encourages religious leaders to appeal for humanitarian needs over weapons
Pope Francis hosted an ecumenical prayer service with religious and world leaders in Rome, calling on the world to spend money on food and vaccines rather than military needs.
Iraqis will vote for a new parliament on Sunday
While some new voices have emerged in the campaigning, it looks like the usual parties will win. One underdog candidate got some voters on her side when she resolved a sewer problem in a Baghdad slum.
Barbers are enlisted to tout the benefits of being vaccinated against COVID
Rutgers University-Camden and a local nonprofit recruited 15 barbers to help answer client questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Other barbers and hair salons are working on a similar initiative.
Patrons still receive service at flooded riverside restaurant in Thailand
Customers went to Chaopraya Antique Cafe despite the flooding. Associated Press images show people sitting in water just below the knee, and enjoying their meals.
Fan appears to be OK after Seattle Seahawks mascot claws his head
The mascot named Taima normally flies around the stadium then alights on its handler's padded arm. But at Thursday night's game against the Rams, Taima ended up on a fan's head.
Some Haitians who fled to Brazil years ago, want to make the journey to the U.S.
Thousands of Haitian migrants have taken up residence in Brazil hoping to move on to the U.S. The communities have become semi-permanent.
First female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation will be featured on U.S. coin
A daughter and grandson remember Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to lead the Cherokee Nation. They talk about the challenges she faced. Audio produced for Morning Edition by Barry Gordemer.