D.C. Jewish community leader says they will 'never recoil from living proud Jewish lives'
NPR's A Martínez speaks with Ron Halber, CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington, about a deadly shooting that killed an Israeli couple at a Jewish-themed event.
NPR Chief Announces Departure Of Key Digital Strategist
CEO Jarl Mohn announced Monday that Kinsey Wilson is leaving the network. Wilson, whose exit follows the departure of several other NPR executives, is seen as a leader on the digital front.
Supreme Court Declines To Take Up Gay-Marriage Appeals
On Monday, on the first day of its new term, the court stunned the legal world, refusing to take any of the appeals pending on lower court rulings allowing gay marriage.
Virginia Man Is 'Rock Of Ages' No. 1 Fan
Abe Calimag has seen the show more than 500 times, and he's traveled the world to see his favorite musical. Calimag has spent more than $25,000 on tickets and travel, according to the New York Post.
Hot Air Balloon Proposal Doesn't Go As Planned
Eric Barretto wanted to propose to his girlfriend over the ocean off San Diego. The air went out of the balloon and they made an emergency landing on the water. The balloon had to be towed to shore.
From Exile In Switzerland, Ex-Tycoon Relaunches Open Russia
Russian President Putin's popularity has risen at home over his actions in Ukraine. But some Russians want a different future, and ex-oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky is telling them they're not alone.
Legal Questions Raised About U.S. Military Operation In Syria
Congress approved arming moderate rebels in Syria to battle Islamic State militants. Experts say that might violate international law banning the use of force against duly constituted governments.
Supreme Court To Weigh Facebook Threats, Religious Freedom, Discrimination
The U.S. Supreme Court opens a new term Monday. The issues on the docket range from whether threats on Facebook count as threats to whether prisoners should be allowed to wear short beards.
Incumbent Rousseff To Face Neves In Brazil's Presidential Runoff
It's been one of Brazil's most hotly contested presidential races in a generation. As expected incumbent Dilma Rousseff won, but not by enough to avoid a runoff later in the month.
Democracy Protests Subside, Hong Kong Begins To Return To Normal
Student-led protests for democratic change over the past week have waned. Schools reopened and government workers were back on the job. Some students plan to stay at the site for as long as they can.
'Inner GPS' Discovery Wins Nobel Prize In Medicine
U.S.-British scientist John O'Keefe and Norwegian husband and wife Edvard Moser and May-Britt Moser have won for discoveries of cells that constitute a positioning system in the brain.
Coast Guard Rescues Man In Inflatable Bubble
Reza Baluchi created a floating "Hydro Pod" to run in. He was trying to run in the bubble from Miami to Bermuda.
