President Trump, Brett Kavanaugh And Beer
President Trump said his Supreme Court nominee testified to having "difficulty as a young man with drink." But that's not exactly what Judge Kavanaugh said.
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China Unbound: What An Emboldened China Means For The World
China has definitely risen. NPR's correspondents set out to find out what that entails, reporting from more than a dozen countries across the globe.
Melania Trump Arrives In Ghana, Starting First Solo Foreign Trip
The first lady was greeted by dancers, drummers, children waving flags and the first lady of Ghana, getting red-carpet treatment on her first trip overseas without the president.
They Were Rescued During Hurricane Florence. But Now, 'Everything Is Gone'
For many in the Carolinas like the Colemans, Hurricane Florence took out what little security they had. "It's like you get ahead three or four steps, then you go back 20," Elizabeth Coleman said.
Is 8 Enough? The Consequences Of The Supreme Court Starting 1 Justice Short
The Supreme Court begins a new term with just eight justices, as the fight over Brett Kavanaugh's nomination continues. And for the first time in over 30 years, the court is left without a swing vote.
How To Help After Indonesia's Earthquake And Tsunami
The disasters crippled communications and damaged roads — problems that are also complicating efforts to bring aid to the city of Palu and other affected areas.
Fortunetelling Is A Sort Of Therapy For Stressed-Out Lebanese
In a country where people have seen a lot of turbulence and welcome any information about what's coming next, fortunetellers offer some sense of predictability.
In Indonesia, Aftershocks And Uncertainty Remain After Deadly Earthquake
Communications are still down to some of the hardest-hit regions on the island of Sulawesi. "This is already a tragedy, but it could get much worse," says one aid official.
Scientists From U.S., Canada, France Split Nobel Prize In Physics For Laser Work
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences says American Arthur Ashkin has won half the prize, while Gérard Mourou of France and Donna Strickland of Canada, the third female winner ever, share the rest.
Married Women May Be Moving Away From The GOP
The marriage gap has been a staple of American politics. For decades, married women have voted more Republican than unmarried women. But there are some signs that dynamic may be shifting.