Taiwan's Premier Quits After Ruling Party's Ballot Box Rebuff
Prime Minister Jiang Yi-huah stepped down after the Kuomintang party (KMT) suffered losses in districts across the country.
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A Nationwide Outpouring Of Support For Tiny Ferguson Library
The Ferguson Public Library has become a refuge for community during a difficult time. In response, donations to the library have reached "several orders of magnitude" higher than ever.
In 'Disaster City,' Learning To Use Robots To Face Ebola
A Texas training site prepares first responders to deal with emergencies like earthquakes and bombings. The facility is now turning to outbreaks like Ebola, and smart machines may play a key role.
Columnist: Obama Has Failed Places Like Ferguson
On Monday, the Grand Jury in Ferguson, Mo., chose not to indict Darren Wilson in the killing of Michael Brown. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to The Guardian's Steven Thrasher about the political outcomes.
Red Tape Ties Up Purchases Of D.C. Affordable Housing
Nearly 1 in 5 Washington, D.C., residents live at or below the poverty line, but affordable-housing developers are having trouble selling units.
Medal For Discovery Of DNA's Double Helix Up For Bidding
Dr. James Watson is auctioning off the Nobel Prize medal he won for the discovery of the structure of DNA. Christie's auction house set the reserve price at $2.5 million.
Ray Rice Can Play Pro Football Again, But Will He?
Former Baltimore Raven Ray Rice appealed his suspension from the NFL and won. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN.com about the significance of the decision.
For Former U.S. Hostages, A Deal With Iran Also Remains Elusive
Iran is now receiving about $700 million a month in sanctions relief while talks on its nuclear program carry on. That's raising eyebrows among one group of Americans with a traumatic history in Iran.
Egyptian Court Drops Case Against Ousted Former President
An Egyptian court has dismissed murder charges against ousted President Hosni Mubarak. NPR's Scott Simon talks with correspondent Leila Fadel about how Egyptians are reacting to the decision.
A Musical Tribute For A Waiter Who Spoke Out Against Racism
Fifty years after the desegregation of the South, an oratorio will pay tribute to an unlikely civil rights activist — a waiter named Booker Wright who spoke out about discrimination on the job.