Father of accused Ga. school shooter has been arrested. Both are to appear in court
Questions remain over this week's school shooting that killed two students and two teachers, as the father of the 14-year-old shooter is charged with manslaughter.
Afghanistan Inspector General On The State Of The War
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to John Sopko, special inspector general for Afghanistan reconstruction, about what the U.S. investment there has achieved.
Batman Turns 80
The Caped Crusader turns 80 years old on Saturday. He keeps evolving in ways other heroes don't — which is one reason his fans come from all walks of life.
Totenator Vs. Terminator
A meme featuring a short video of NPR's Nina Totenberg walking up to Arnold Schwarzenegger and sticking a microphone in his face took off this week.
Uber And Lyft Drivers Strike In California
Some LA Uber and Lyft drivers went on strike on Monday to protest Uber's driver rate change in advance of Lyft's IPO on Friday. NPR's David Greene speaks to Nicole Moore, one of the striking drivers.
Perfect Inauguration Music: The Star Wars Theme
The Russian city of Belgorod elected a mayor. The city cultural director wanted stirring music for the inauguration and chose the Star Wars theme. She said later she didn't realize it was American.
Man From St. Louis Is Criticized For The Way He Slices His Bagels
"A crime is being committed against bagels and it's happening in St. Louis," Eater.com wrote. A Twitter user posted a photo of his bagels sliced St. Louis-style: vertically — like loaves of bread.
Immigration System Is At 'Breaking Point,' Homeland Security Warns
Homeland Security officials are saying the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border is at a "breaking point." Central American families are streaming across the southern divide in ever increasing numbers.
U.S. District Judge Blocks States' Work Requirements For Medicaid
David Greene talks to Larry Levitt, senior vice president of the Kaiser Family Foundation, about the ruling that blocks work requirements to get Medicaid in Kentucky and Arkansas.
We Need A Clear Replacement To Obamacare, Sen. Braun Says
The latest effort to end the Affordable Care Act has raised concerns that millions could lose health coverage. Steve Inskeep talks to GOP Sen. Mike Braun of Indiana about the future of the ACA.