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.
GOP, Cautious Of War Weariness, Takes Hard Line On Foreign Policy
With troubling news from overseas dominating the American political debate, Republicans and their potential candidates for president are taking a tough stand on foreign policy.
Lower Oil Prices Hurt Iraq's Fight Against ISIS
Renee Montagne talks to Ben Van Heuvelen, managing editor of Iraq Oil Report, about how falling oil prices are affecting Iraq's fight against the self-proclaimed Islamic State, also known as ISIS.
Plans To Explore For Oil Offshore Worry East Coast Residents
With memories of the massive BP spill still fresh, residents are hoping to stop offshore drilling and underwater seismic testing. Industry leaders say they follow rules meant to protect wildlife.
Moscow City Hall Offers Handyman Services
City officials are offering poorer residents a "husband for an hour" to fix a leaky faucet or to put up shelves, for example. The service is already a hit in the private sector.
9 Iraqi Interpreters Sue U.S. Government Over Visa Delays
Thousands of Iraqis and Afghans have been resettled in the U.S. through a special visa program, but hundreds of cases are on hold.
In Retrospect, Clinton Says She Should Have Used Separate Emails
Ex-Secretary of State Clinton, who has been under fire for her use of a personal email address while in office, has turned over 55,000 pages of her official correspondence to the State Department.
Nigeria's Boko Haram Pledges To Back Islamic State
Nigeria's militant Islamist group Boko Haram has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State. This comes just as Chad and Niger have launched an offensive against Boko Haram in Nigeria.
African Nations Join Coalition To Fight Boko Haram
Chad, Niger and others began an offensive against extremist fighters in Nigeria. Renee Montagne talks to Comfort Ero, African program director for the International Crisis Group, about the offensive.
3 French Athletes Die In Helicopter Crash While Filming Reality TV Show
France is mourning the loss of three athletes in a TV reality show — the second deadly incident in as many years. Many are left wondering if such shows go too far in their effort to boost ratings.