The best support for a friend with cancer? Presence, listening and space to vent
People who get cancer say their friends often disappear when they hear the bad news. Don't be that person! Here's advice for what to do and say — and what not to say — when a loved one faces cancer.
Virginia Food Bank Aims To Tackle Root Causes Of Hunger
Food banks face limited supplies. A food bank in Roanoke, Va., is working with local community members, health care providers and other nonprofits to explore new ways to address hunger.
Beirut Has Become A Relative Refuge For Members Of The LGBT Community
Over the past year, Lebanon has made strides in the legal battle to decriminalize homosexuality. Speaking at Beirut Pride week, members of the community say there's still a long way to acceptance.
Germany Tries To Root Out Neo-Nazis Inside The Ranks Of Its Military
Two German soldiers with far-right views, accused of plotting the assassination of public figures, sparked a probe of that country's military to see whether it's been infiltrated by the far right.
QB Aaron Rodgers Gets Class Out Of Final Exam With Retweet
The sports literature teacher made a deal with her class: no final examine if Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers retweeted someone from the class. He did and they class got out of the test.
Storm Chaser Proposes To His Girlfriend And She Accepts
When Alex Bartholomew popped the question, his photos show a tornado in the background — just like he wanted. Here's hoping they're not in for a stormy marriage.
Iran Prison Atlas' Database Keeps Track Of Iranian Political Prisoners
The organization, United For Iran, publishes the Iran Prison Atlas. It's a website collecting information about Iranians described as political prisoners.
Trump Speech Encourages Muslim Leaders To Challenge Extremism
Candidate Trump railed against what he called "radical Islamic terrorism." He vilified President Obama and Hillary Clinton as being "politically correct" for using the phrase "violent extremism."
Morning News Brief: Trump Moves On To Second Stage Of Foreign Trip
The president, beset by investigations at home, visits Israel after receiving a royal welcome in Saudi Arabia. He urged Muslim leaders to "drive out the foot soldiers of evil" and combat extremism.
Administration To Decide Whether To Renew Haitians' Protected Status
Officials will decide whether to extend temporary protected status to 50,000 Haitians in the U.S. Steve Inskeep talks Marleine Bastien of Haitian Women of Miami about the potential impact on families.
On Overseas Trip, Trump Remains Mired In The Russia Probe
Donald Trump is on his first overseas trip as president. Steve Inskeep talks to Jonah Goldberg of the National Review about how he is being received amid the Russia investigation.