Why Trump's deployment of the National Guard to LA is unprecedented
NPR's A Martinez speaks with former Congressman William Enyart, who served in the Illinois Army National Guard, about President Trump's decision to federalize parts of California's National Guard troops.
After Harassment Report, NPR Is Intent On Instilling Trust In Management
An outside legal review of NPR's handling of allegations against former top news executive Michael Oreskes found that questions were raised about his behavior even before he was hired.
Russian Doping Scandal is Good News For Marc Roberge's Band
The band O.A.R is short for Of a Revolution. It also stands for Olympic athletes from Russia which is how Russian athletes are referred to because they can't compete under the Russian flag.
Chinese Food Deliverer Illegally Enters Lincoln Tunnel
New Yorker Bruce Lee was delivering orders when he said his Waze navigation aid misguided him. He biked into the Lincoln Tunnel but was arrested because bikes are banned from the tunnel.
50 Years Ago, How A Small Alabama Town Pioneered The First 911 Call
In January 1968, the FCC and AT&T announced a plan for an emergency telephone number. But the Alabama Telephone Company decided to get out ahead of the feds and set up its own system.
Florida Student Calls For Stricter Gun Laws, Writes Op-Ed
Christine Yared, 15, a freshman at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School over the weekend wrote a an opinion piece for The New York Times: "Don't Let My Classmates' Deaths Be In Vain."
Should FBI Director Wray Resign Over Missed Warnings In Florida Shooting?
President Trump says the FBI failed to prevent the Florida school shooting because it's fixated on its Russia probe. David Greene talks to former FBI agent Clinton Watts who says they are not related.
Violence In Syria Escalates
Some Damascus suburbs have seen rebel fighting and government bombs for years. Now a suburb called Eastern Ghouta is the scene of a massive bombardment by government forces and their allies.
Mueller Investigation Secures Another Guilty Plea
This time, a lawyer who worked with Ukraine lobbyists Paul Manafort and Rick Gates is acknowledging he lied to the FBI. It's part of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
California Aims To Get Past The Yuck Factor Of Recycled Wastewater
With the potential of another drought looming, California is looking at recycled wastewater as a source for drinking. Recycled water is California's single largest source of new water supplies.
Despite Obstacles, A Yazidi Woman Is Determined To Change Her Life
In Iraq, it's not easy trying to navigate life as a young woman — particularly when your culture doesn't give girls many choices. Add war and poverty on top of that and it's even harder.
President Trump Endorses Mitt Romney's Senate Run
This endorsement is the latest chapter in a complicated political relationship. President Trump said Mitt Romney "will make a great senator." Romney tweeted back that he accepts the endorsement.