'Meddling' Vs. Information Warfare
President Trump says the Russians "meddled" in the 2016 election. But Brian Klaas of the London School of Economics tells NPR's Michel Martin that word doesn't go far enough.
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Breaking Diplomatic Protocol In Russia
President Trump broke tradition by meeting alone with Vladimir Putin for more than two hours. Former ambassador Nancy McEldowney explains normal diplomatic protocol and why it's so important.
How West Virginia Is Approaching Election Security
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner about steps his state is taking to safeguard election systems ahead of the 2018 midterms.
Branson Mayor Karen Best Reacts To Tragic Duck Boat Accident
NPR's Scott Simon talks to the mayor of Branson, Missouri about the boat accident that killed more than a dozen people this week.
Denied Asylum, But Terrified To Return Home
Immigration lawyers say they're seeing an alarming spike in the number of asylum claims that are being rejected at the earliest stage, known as the credible fear interview.
Doctoral Student Compiles Database Of Indigenous Women Who've Gone Missing
A Southern Cheyenne woman found no solid data on the many indigenous women in the U.S. and Canada who have gone missing or been killed under suspicious circumstances. So she compiled it herself.
Illinoisans Working To Reduce Number Of Female Inmates
A new group in Illinois is hoping to reduce the number of women in prison. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to one of the group's members, state Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke.
Grappling With Native American Homelessness
Native Americans make up an outsized percentage of the homeless in places like New Mexico.
Attorney Robert Driscoll Defends Client Maria Butina
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Robert Driscoll, attorney for accused Russian spy Maria Butina.
More Than 100 Former Ohio State Students Allege Abuse By School Doctor
Officials said the allegations of inappropriate touching and harassment date from 1979 to 1997. They include students who were varsity players in 14 sports and patients of Student Health Services.