Journalist: Egypt's Anti-Terror Law Restricts Freedom Of Expression
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Khaled Dawoud, deputy editor of Al Ahram weekly, about how the new anti-terrorism law in Egypt restricts the media.
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Bucking Trend, Ohio Doctor Opens Clinic That Provides Abortion Services
Ohio has put many restrictions on abortion. Since 2010, about half the clinics performing the procedure in the state have closed. But Dr. David Burkons sees offering abortion as part of patient care.
Exactly What Kind Of Socialist Is Bernie Sanders?
Socialists are a rare breed of political animal in this country. There's just one in Congress — Vermont senator and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.
Transcript: Ali Larijani's Full NPR Interview On Iran Nuclear Deal
NPR's Steve Inskeep interviews the speaker of Iran's parliament on the nuclear deal, which is under review by lawmakers in the U.S. and Iran.
Obama Orders Federal Contractors To Provide Paid Sick Leave
"This will give about 300,000 working Americans access to paid sick leave for the first time," President Obama said after signing an executive order.
Roundup: Where Do U.S. Lawmakers Stand On The Iran Nuclear Deal?
As Congress will be voting on the nuclear deal with Iran in the coming days, Morning Edition highlights lawmakers who have announced how they will vote on the deal.
Migrants Begin Journey On Foot From Budapest To Austrian Border
Hundreds of migrants, frustrated by Hungary's closing of rail links towards Germany, began walking from Budapest to the Austrian border on Friday.
Ben Carson, The Other Republican Outsider On The Rise
The retired neurosurgeon is rising in Iowa. He's drawn big crowds in the state and he's catching up with Donald Trump in the polls there. Like Trump, he has no background in elected office.
Despite Better U.S.-Cuba Relations, Guantanamo Set To Stay In U.S. Hands
The U.S. has controlled the naval base for more than a century and sends Cuba an annual rent check of just over $4,000. And each year since the Castros took over, the Cubans have refused to cash it.
It's Been A Bad Summer For The Political Establishment
The biggest conventional names in American politics — Clinton and Bush — have stumbled this summer as Americans look to channel their frustrations through unconventional outsiders.