History Of U.S. Responses To Chemical Weapons Attacks In Syria
Presidents Trump and Obama both have had to decide whether to take action against the Assad government after civilian deaths.
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Gang Rape And Murder Of 8-Year-Old Girl Sparks Outrage Across India
According to the charges, the conspirators' motive for raping the child was to drive the Muslim family out of the area. Citizens are condemning the crime and encouraging each other to speak out.
Art Exhibit Closes Early Amid Sexual Harassment Claims Against Photographer
A large retrospective at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston celebrating the work of Nicholas Nixon has come down 10 days early, amid sexual harassment allegations against the artist.
Saudi Arabia's First Arab Fashion Week Kicks Off, Beyond Fashionably Late
The fashion show, which only women are invited to view, is the newest entertainment opportunity to emerge in the ultra-conservative kingdom.
Justice Department Details Case Against Fired Deputy FBI Director McCabe
A report sent to Congress on Friday offered extensive detail about why Attorney General Jeff Sessions decided to fire Andrew McCabe in March.
Ecuador Threatens 'Strong Hand' Against Rebels After Confirming Triple Murder
Militants formerly associated with FARC abducted a trio of press workers three weeks ago in the Colombia border region. Now, Ecuador says the workers are dead — and officials are vowing retaliation.
White House Issues Blistering Attack On Comey's Anti-Trump Memoir
White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders blasted ex-FBI chief James Comey, who is about to release a memoir that is highly critical of President Trump.
What The Trans-Pacific Partnership Was Originally Constructed For
President Trump has raised the possibility of reconsidering joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership for the second time now. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Wendy Cutler, deputy U.S. trade representative during the Obama administration who negotiated the TPP, about the original purpose of the trade agreement.
Former Chemical Weapons Investigator Discusses Suspected Attack In Syria
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Angela Kane, who was in charge of the chemical weapons investigation in Syria in 2013. They discuss what chemical watchdog inspectors will do when they get to Douma Saturday.
Old Animal Specimens May Hold The Key To New Discoveries
A long-lost trove of preserved animal specimens recently turned up at a university in Georgia. Those old squirrels and muskrats could hold the answers to questions we haven't even thought to ask yet.