Right-Wing Party Makes Strong Showing in German Elections
Early poll results from Sunday's vote show the AfD had the best showing for a far-right party in decades, taking third place.
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Angela Merkel Wins German Election, But Right-Wing Party Gains Seats In Parliament
Exit polls from Germany show Chancellor Angela Merkel winning another term, but her party did not do as well as expected — and a right-wing party won seats in Parliament for the first time.
Kurds Expected To Vote Overwhelmingly In Favor Of Separating From Iraq
Iraq's Kurdistan region is scheduled to hold a referendum on independence on Monday, despite warnings from the U.S., the U.N. and neighboring countries.
Across The Nation, NFL Teams Take A Knee In Protest Of President's Comments
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with ESPN sports commentator Kevin Blackistone and Robert Costa, a political writer at The Washington Post, about the latest mix of sports and politics.
African-American History Museum Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Lonnie Bunch, executive director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American Art and Culture, shares his thoughts on the past year as the museum celebrates one year on the National Mall.
A Look At How The Graham-Cassidy Bill Would Affect Kansas
Kansas Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer, who is also a physician, speaks to NPR's Michel Martin about his support for the latest health care bill that aims to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
What's Next For The Affordable Care Act?
Julie Rover, chief Washington Correspondent for Kaiser Health News, talks about the state of health care in the U.S. today, and how it could move forward.
Katharine Hepburn's Brownies: A Recipe For Home-Wrecking?
Two years ago in The New York Times' food section, Sydne Newberry commented on this recipe — and the bittersweet end to her marriage. The comment went on to become Internet legend.
Angela Merkel Wins Mandate For 4th Term Despite Diluted Support
Preliminary results show German voters gave Chancellor Angela Merkel a mandate for a fourth term, but with far fewer votes than needed for her to govern without forming a coalition.
The Russia Investigations: Bad Week For Manafort, Social Networks In The Hot Seat
Donald Trump's former campaign chairman is in the special counsel's crosshairs. Facebook and Twitter are under the interrogation lights. Here's a look back at the past week in the Russia imbroglio.