These students protested the Gaza war. Trump's deportation threat didn't silence them
NPR spoke with two international students about their decision to continue speaking out despite the government's aggressive effort to deport pro-Palestinian activists.
Iran Elects A New President As The U.S. Tries To Revive Nuclear Talks
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Robin Wright, U.S. Institute for Peace Distinguished Fellow, about what the results of Friday's elections in Iran mean for on-going efforts to reenergize the Iran Deal.
The Legacy Of The Lasting Effects Of China's 1-Child Policy
China now allows married couples to have up to three children. Less than two decades ago, families were persecuted for doing so.
News Brief: Coronavirus Roundup, Iran Election, NYC's Mayoral Race
The U.S. inches closer to a key milestone in the battle against COVID-19. Iran has chosen a hard-line judge as its next president. Over a dozen Democrats vie to succeed NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio.
The Foo Fighters Are Going In A Different Direction On Their Next Album
Best known as a rock band, the Foo Fighters are going disco. Their new album Hail Satan will feature covers of four songs by the Bee Gees — including "Night Fever."
Philadelphia Grandmother Graduates High School 50 Years After She Dropped Out
Twyanna Williams left high school when she was 15 years old so she could help her mom pay the bills. But she never stopped wanting to go back to school. Williams was also the class valedictorian.
Same-Sex Couple On Supreme Court Ruling On Same LGBTQ Foster Parents
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Rob and Reece Scheer, who adopted five children out of the foster system. The ruling says a Catholic group doesn't have to consider same-sex foster parents.
Lawyer Discusses Supreme Court Ruling On LGBTQ Foster Parents
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Lori Windham about the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of her client, a Catholic agency that had refused to work with same-sex couples applying to be foster parents.
As U.S. Troops Prepare To Leave Afghanistan, Local Allies Are Left Behind
In Afghanistan, a crisis is mounting. Taliban insurgents are targeting Afghan citizens who aided U.S. forces.