After Second Escape, Mexican Drug Kingpin 'El Chapo' Recaptured
In Mexico, the world's most wanted Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was arrested yesterday. NPR's Carrie Kahn describes his capture.
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Oregon Occupiers Bolster Cause Of Other Anti-Government Militants
There's growing concern among former federal land managers that the government's inaction against one Nevada rancher is helping the cause of armed anti-government militants elsewhere in the West.
A Historic Start: Economic Ups And Downs
2016 so far has brought the worst first-week-of-the-year in stock market history. Fears over trouble in China caused worldwide mayhem in markets. But, the U.S. got an encouraging employment report.
Surrounded By Troubled Neighbors, Turkey's Conflict At Home Escalates
Turkey's army and Kurdish factions are battling regularly in the southeast part of the country, displacing thousands. The resumption of fighting has largely been overshadowed by regional turmoil.
Research Suggests Gun Background Checks Work, But They're Not Everything
Recent studies have found that background checks can help curb gun violence. In recent shootings, though, evidence is tougher to see.
America's Longest-Serving Mayor Steps Down
Joe Riley has been mayor of Charleston, S.C. for 40 years. His tenure has seen the transformation of downtown Charleston, and recently, the alleged racially-motivated murders at Emmanuel AME Church.
'El Chapo' Back In Prison He Escaped From — Thanks, In Part, To Lure Of Hollywood
Mexican authorities say the drug kingpin wanted to film a biopic about his life and reached out to producers — which helped officials track him down. He's been returned to the site of his July escape.
In Released Transcripts, Tony Blair And Bill Clinton Seem To Be Good Mates
Transcripts that have been released under the Freedom of Information Act show personal conversations between Bill Clinton and Tony Blair. Some of the messages prove they were pretty good friends.
This Week In Sports
Tom Goldman tells Scott Simon what he's doing in balmy Santa Cruz, Calif. and why he's not betting money on a Super Bowl outcome just yet.
Peek Into The Future: C.E.S. 2016 Wrap-Up
This week, eyes of the tech world were on Las Vegas for the annual Consumer Electronics Show. Scott Simon chats with NPR's Laura Sydell about the relevance of the show today and what's new this year.