These students protested the Gaza war. Trump's deportation threat didn't silence them
NPR spoke with two international students about their decision to continue speaking out despite the government's aggressive effort to deport pro-Palestinian activists.
Pope Francis' Southern Entry To The U.S. Has Symbolic Meaning
Starting his three-day visit as a migrant from Cuba was intentional. In a speech to Congress, he's expected to challenge positions along the political and social spectrum with more straight talk.
What's That Smell?! When Workplaces Try Fragrance Bans
Is your colleague's perfume too strong? Did the cleaning crew just come by? Some say fragrances are chemical irritants that should be banned from the office. But doing so isn't so easy.
By Bike And Ferry, Englishman Fetches Wife's Favorite French Coffee
The couple's car died recently, so when the man saw they were low on the coffee his wife of 50 years craves, he crossed the English Channel and biked to a store, where he bought 64 pounds of beans.
From 'Brinksmanship' To 'Hope,' Here's What Might Result From U.S.-Iran Deal
What will the U.S.-Iran nuclear relationship look like going forward? The two nations can't escape their bitter history; the question is how to add to it.
U.S. Rep. Carson: Linking Faith With Fitness For Office Is 'Asinine'
Renee Montagne talks with Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., one of two Muslim members of Congress, about recent comments by Republican presidential candidates Ben Carson and Donald Trump about Muslims.
Pope Francis To Cubans: Live In Service To Others, Not Ideology
The pope spent his first full day in Cuba giving a mass to crowds gathered in Havana's Revolution Plaza, meeting the former president and speaking with Cuba's youth.
Kerry Pledges More U.S. Help Ahead Of EU Meeting On Migrant Crisis
EU officials meet in Brussels this week to consider a strategy to deal with the asylum seekers. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said America is hamstrung by security and financial concerns.
'Black Mass,' Starring Johnny Depp, Leads Off Fall Movie Season
Black Mass is based on the life of Whitey Bulger, the notorious South Boston organized crime boss. Johnny Depp's portrayal is described as "some of the best, most chilling work he's done in awhile."
Can Grocery Carts Steer Consumers To Healthier Purchases?
New research finds that putting in partitions in grocery carts can increase the likelihood shoppers buy healthy fruits and veggies. (This piece initially aired on May 26, 2015 on Morning Edition.)