Trump says he's lifting sanctions on Syria, confusing some allies in Israel
President Trump says he's dropping sanctions against Syria, which led to celebrations in the streets of Damascus. But in Israel, many are wondering where they stand with their neighbor.
What's The Strategy?: U.S. Considers Sending Ships To South China Sea
The U.S. and China's geostrategic competition is like football: Keep the ball near your opponent's end zone, and keep him away from yours. The game changer: China's growing military power.
The Week Ahead In Politics: House To Vote On Speaker
The House of Representatives is set to vote on a new speaker this week, likely Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin. Meanwhile, the GOP struggles to define itself in Congress and on the campaign trail.
African Bishops' Profiles Raised In Vatican Synod
At Pope Francis' synod on the family, African bishops played a crucial role in the debate for the first time. Steve Inskeep speaks with Archbishop Charles Palmer-Buckle, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Accra, Ghana.
How Riots May Help Us Understand School Shooters
In his new article, The New Yorker's Malcolm Gladwell uses a well-known theory to contrast early school shooters back in the 1990s with shooters today.
The Strike That Birthed The United Auto Workers
United Auto Workers has ratified a new contract with Fiat-Chrysler. It was settled across a conference table, in a time-frame agreeable to both parties. But, it hasn't always been that way.
Obama To Meet With Police Chiefs Group As Activists Press For Reforms
President Obama will continue to focus on criminal justice reforms when he travels to Chicago next week to address the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Activists in Chicago are already holding a counter-conference and across the country, rallies protesting police brutality will be held throughout the weekend.
Volunteers Flock To Greece To Aid Migrants And Refugees
Lesbos is now the main entry point into Europe for thousands of refugees and migrants. It's also a magnet for volunteers from all over the world. We meet a group who aid refugees who crossed the sea during a rainstorm.
Access To Holy Places In Jerusalem Sparks Violence
A spark for Israel's current violence is access to al-Aqsa Mosque. A look at failed efforts to share sacred places across the Holy Land shows why neither side trusts the other to keep promises.