Israel launches attack on Syrian government forces near Damascus
Israel attacked Syrian government forces near Damascus in what is says is a bid to protect a religious minority there. Clashes between Druze and Sunni Muslim fighters have killed at least 20 people.
With Florida In Hurricane Irma's Sights, Residents Get Ready
Hurricane Irma is forecast to hit Florida over the weekend. Gov. Rick Scott has been urging residents on both of the state's coasts to prepare. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Greg Allen, who's in Miami.
Trump Judicial Nominees Keep Mostly Mum In Confirmation Hearings
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard from some of President Trump's judicial nominees Wednesday, including two controversial appeals court nominees.
CEO Quits Trump's Diversity Council Over DACA
Javier Palomarez, president and CEO of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, talks with Mary Louise Kelly about his decision to resign from President Trump's National Diversity Coalition.
News Brief: Trump's Deal With Democrats, Hurricane Irma
In a surprise move, President Trump is siding with top Democrats in a deal to raise the debt ceiling. Also, Dánica Coto of The Associated Press talks about Hurricane Irma's path through the Caribbean.
Human Rights Watch Analyst On The Violence In Myanmar
Richard Weir is an Asia analyst with Human Rights Watch. He talks with Rachel Martin about recent satellite photos that the group says show a burned Rohingya village in Myanmar.
Trump Cuts Deal With Democrats To Further Congressional Agenda
President Trump rattled members of his own party when he sat at the White House with leaders from both parties. In a deal to keep the government running, he sided with Democrats.
U.S. Stands With Seoul Over North Korea's Missile Tests, Rep. Bera Says
Mary Louise Kelly talks to Democratic Rep. Ami Bera of California, who was part of a congressional delegation that sat down with South Korean President Moon Jae-in last week.
Christians And DACA
Christians of all denominations, including many evangelicals who have supported President Trump, are speaking out on behalf of immigrants protected from deportation under the DACA program.
Here's What Happens To All Those Flooded Cars After A Hurricane
Hurricane Harvey damaged about 1 million vehicles, many beyond repair. We look at what happens with all those damaged cars.
Hurricane Irma's Impact On Puerto Rico
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Associated Press reporter Dánica Coto about the impact of Hurricane Irma in Puerto Rico as one of the strongest-ever storms in the Atlantic gets closer to the island.
Conservative Publisher Quits 'NYT' Best-Seller List
Conservative book publisher Regnery has announced that it will no longer use the New York Times best-seller list in its promotional materials. Regnery says it is biased.