ISIS Advances In Syria, Capturing More Than 200 People
The self-declared Islamic State has made gains in Syria, capturing a largely Christian town and abducting people along the way.
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Breaking Down The GOP Debate: Who Surprised, And Who Played It Safe?
It's the day after the first Republican presidential debate. Where do the candidates go from here? Who can build on momentum from the night? Who needs to recover from missteps?
Darren Wilson, An Uneasy New Dad In Virtual Hiding
Darren Wilson, the white Ferguson, Mo., officer who shot and killed black 18-year-old Michael Brown, spoke with the New Yorker's Jake Halpern. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Halpern about the interviews.
A Year After Ferguson, Obama Tells NPR He Feels 'Great Urgency'
In an interview with Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep, the president rejects the suggestion that political considerations put race relations on the back burner in his first term.
Welcome To 'The Jungle,' Where Thousands Of Migrants Have Pitched Their Tents
In the French town of Calais, some migrants are trying to build a sense of normality to the sprawling unofficial camp where thousands seek shelter.
'Ideological' Or 'Illogical': President Obama Responds To Iran Deal Critics
In an interview with NPR to be broadcast this week, the president spoke strongly of his critics, including some in his own party. He also talked about letting his passions show more in his sixth year.
New Tests Push Schools To Redefine 'Good Enough'
Five million students are waiting to hear whether they made the cut after taking a new round of tests aligned to the Common Core standards. The answers have been tallied, but what counts as passing?
Veteran Firefighter: Rocky Fire Has 'Most Extreme Fire Behavior I've Ever Seen'
The California fire is unusually intense and unpredictable. But between climate change and the impact of decades of poor management, such wildfires may be the new normal.
California's Debt Payment Ends A Dark Era For The State
On Wednesday, California made its last payment on debt incurred in 2004 by Proposition 57, which sought to deal with the state's fiscal crisis. NPR's Arun Rath talks to John Myers of KQED for more.
With Climate Change Plans, Democratic Candidates Aren't Just Courting Voters
The vast majority of Democratic voters believe that something needs to be done to combat climate change. So, the party's presidential candidates have been racing to tout their environmental plans — and to court environmentalist megadonor Tom Steyer.