'It's such a dream': Top high school performers step out on Broadway
With a billboard in Times Square and a night on Broadway, the year's top high school performers are ready for their big moment at the Jimmy Awards.
Anti-Abortion-Rights Group Reacts To Restrictions On Clinics
Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of Susan B. Anthony List, responds to news that the White House will revive a rule to bar groups that provide abortions from receiving federal funds.
School Shooting Reported Near Houston
NPR's David Greene talks to Houston Public Media's Davis Land about reports of a gunman at a high school in Texas. The school was put on lockdown. A suspect is in custody, local media say.
WHO And Congolese Officials Scramble To Contain Ebola Outbreak
The World Health Organization says an Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached a new, more worrying phase after a case turned up in a port city on the Congo River.
Democrats Unlikely To Stop Any Trump Judicial Nominees
Democrats may hold 49 votes in the Senate but for all practical purposes, they have been completely disarmed when it comes to opposing President Trump's judicial nominees.
Trump To Host A Prison Overhaul Summit
Evangelical leaders are expected to attend a meeting at the White House Friday on prison overhaul. It's an issue that's becoming more of a front-burner political issue for this group.
Pakistan Still Struggles To Eradicate Polio
Health workers have made some large strides against polio but getting to zero is elusive. There's violence against workers and anti-vaccination advocates use social media to frighten parents.
Administration To Ban Funds For Clinics That Discuss Abortion With Patients
Steve Inskeep talks to Cecile Richards, former president of Planned Parenthood, about new rules that are expected to restrict groups that receive federal funds from discussing abortion with patients.
House GOP's Internal Immigration Battle Leads To Strains
Nearly 20 House Republicans are breaking with leadership to force a vote on immigration legislation. Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Rep. Jeff Denham of California on why he's pushing for a vote.
Planned Trump Summit With North Korea Hits Roadblock
North Korea is having second thoughts about meeting with President Trump next month. Comments by the administration's national security adviser could be to blame.
After Trump's NATO Criticism, Countries Spend More On Defense
David Greene talks to NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, who met with President Trump this week. Top on the agenda was defense spending, Iran and the war on terrorism.