After Selma, King's March On Ballot Boxes
Tucked away in the archives of the University of South Carolina is a video clip of a rousing King speech.
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Dozens Killed In Sinking Of Russian Fishing Trawler
The vessel reportedly capsized while bringing in its nets off the Kamchatka Peninsula. Authorities in Moscow have denied reports that it was overloaded.
World's Muslim Population Will Surpass Christians This Century, Pew Says
Islam is growing more rapidly than any other religion in the world, according to the Pew Research Center, which predicts that Islam will nearly equal Christianity by 2050 before eclipsing it.
Al-Shabab Militants Cross Border To Storm University In Kenya
Gunmen have attacked a university in eastern Kenya, killing at least 14 people. The militant group al-Shabab has claimed responsibility. NPR's Gregory Warner offers the latest from Nairobi.
Madison, Wis., Council Votes To Ban Discrimination Against Atheism
In what's believed to be a first in the United States, the city's equal opportunities ordinance is amended "to add nonreligion as a protected class."
In Battered Tikrit, Iraqi Forces Claim Much, But Not All Of City
The Iraqi military, with help from the U.S. and Iran, now holds most of Tikrit after a month of heavy fighting with the Islamic State. NPR's Alice Fordham visited and says the city is still volatile.
Nigeria's New President: From Military Ruler To 'Newborn Democrat'
For the first time, an opposition challenger has defeated a sitting president at the ballot box. A peaceful transfer of power from one elected leader to another would be another first for Nigeria.
With Nostalgia And A Last Nosh, 1 Of 3 Remaining HoJo's Closes
The iconic orange roofs of Howard Johnson's restaurants were once fixtures of the American highway. But the chain faded in the '80s. The 60-year-old location in Lake Placid, N.Y., closed Tuesday.
Sen. Robert Menendez Indicted On Corruption Charges
The indictment alleges that Menendez abused his office to benefit a friend and donor. The New Jersey senator has always maintained his innocence.
Matamoros Becomes Ground Zero As Drug War Shifts On Mexican Border
Violence has descended on the once laid back tourist town of Matamoros, across from Brownsville, Texas. From mechanics to Twitter users, residents are feeling the effects of a turf war.