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.
More Snakes Added To U.S. Banned Species List
After banning the importation and sale of Burmese pythons and similar species, federal officials are taking aim at boa constrictors and 4 species of anacondas. Breeders and retailers are hissing mad.
U.S. Hits Venezuela With Sanctions Over Crackdown On Protesters
President Obama declared Venezuela a national security threat. That prompted Venezuela's socialist government to warn its citizens of an impending U.S. military attack.
Denny's Wins On Apple's Big Announcement Day
The restaurant chain carried on a social media tradition of trying to outwit Apple's product announcements. Denny's succeeded — generating twice as many re-tweets and favorites as Apple.
Belgian Tourists' Trip To French Alps Delayed; Bus GPS To Blame
The bus driver picked the wrong La Plagne on his GPS and wound up in southern France — no snow and no Alps might have been a clue that they were hundreds of miles off course.
Brutal Acts By ISIS Eclipse Reports Of Violence By Syria's Assad Regime
The self-proclaimed Islamic State, also known as ISIS, receives attention for its brutal killings. Analysts say the group's hunger for publicity is overshadowing other heinous events.
GOP Senators Remind Iran That Nuclear Deal Needs Their Backing
The letter from 47 Republican senators is addressed to Iranian leaders and tells them that any deal with the Obama administration must be ratified by Congress to outlive his term, which ends in 2017.