Judge orders Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi to be released
Mohsen Mahdawi, the 34-year-old Columbia University student arrested and detained by masked immigration agents after his naturalization interview in Vermont, has been released on certain conditions.
Border At Tijuana Briefly Closed, U.S. Agents Spray Tear Gas At Migrants
Hundreds of migrants tried to cross the U.S.-Mexico border but were stopped by tear gas and blockaded by police. The border, where tens of thousands cross each day, was closed for several hours.
It Took Time, But Officials Made Sure That In R.I. Precinct, Every Vote Was Counted
Only one of a Rhode Island precinct's 14 registered voters showed up to vote on Nov. 6. The voter's paper ballot was then mailed in and manually counted. More than a week later, the result is in.
Bernardo Bertolucci, Directed 'Last Tango In Paris,' Dies At 77
The filmmaker died of cancer at his home in Rome Monday. Bertolucci's films, which include The Conformist and The Last Emperor, enthralled and shocked the world.
Remembering Syrian Activist Raed Fares Who Was Killed Last Week
Raed Fares, one of Syria's most prominent activists, was killed by unidentified gunmen in Idlib Province on Friday. He used his broadcasts to critique Syrian President Bashar Assad.
Use Of Tear Gas At U.S.-Mexico Border Is Shocking, Rep. Peters Says
David Greene talks to Democratic Rep. Scott Peters of San Diego about U.S. agents firing tear gas at migrants attempting to cross from Tijuana, Mexico. NPR's Scott Horsley weighs in on the discussion.
NASA's Mars Probe Is To Land Soon Near The Planet's Equator
NASA's spacecraft InSight is scheduled to land on Mars Monday afternoon. It's expected to deploy a sensitive seismometer and temperature probe to let scientists explore the planet's interior.
Russia-Ukraine Tensions Flare After 3 Ukranian Vessels Are Seized
Russia seized two Ukrainian gunboats and a tug after firing on the vessels. Ukraine described the action as "unprovoked and crazy." At least three of their soldiers were injured.
Storage Locker Buyer In California Finds 7.5 Million In Safe
Dan Dotson, who operates an auction house and stars in Storage Wars on A&E, auctioned off a storage unit for $500. The new owner found millions in it, and agreed to return the money for 1.2 million.
Connecticut Man Says Hash Brown Got Him Into Trouble With Police
Ever notice McDonald's hash browns are shaped like a cell phone? Jason Stiber says he was charged with distracted driving. Police told local media that he was on his phone. Stiber says he was eating.
Who Is Responsible For Burned Trees After A Wildfire?
Falling trees after a wildfire pose a threat to both people and rebuilding. And trees that pose a hazard may be a homeowner's responsibility to remove.
News Brief: Border Closure, Genetically Edited Babies, Climate Report
The U.S. briefly shut down its largest border crossing with Mexico Sunday. A report from The AP indicates designer babies are more within reach. A comprehensive climate report has been released.