U.S. Attorney General: 'This Violence Against All Of Us' Must End
Loretta Lynch condemns the shootings of law enforcement officers in Texas and Illinois, as well as other acts of violence in recent months.
Politics
Sen. Mikulski's Vote Clears The Way For Obama's Deal With Iran
With the approval of Democratic Sen. Barbara Mikulski, announced Wednesday, President Obama has secured enough support in Congress to sustain his nuclear deal with Iran.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg And Sandra Day O'Connor, 'Sisters In Law'
A new book explains that the women were not personal friends, but they were strong allies on the Supreme Court bench, especially in the legal fight for women's equality.
Fishing, Cooking And A Yup'ik Upbringing Made Alaska's Health Commissioner
Alaska's health commissioner spends her summers working on policy issues by day and fishing for salmon for the winter on nights and weekends with her family who belong to the Yup'ik people.
Anti-Establishment Candidates Trump, Sanders Continue Rise In The Polls
Populism and voter discontent defined this summer in politics. NPR explores what insurgent campaigns by Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump suggest about the next phase of the 2016 presidential campaign.
Obama Uses Alaska Visit To Focus On Climate Change, Native Issues
Environmentalists were disappointed when the administration approved offshore oil drilling in the Arctic. While in Alaska, Obama talked about climate change — drawing praise from that same community.
CNN Just Found A Way To Get Carly Fiorina Onto The Debate Stage
The former Hewlett-Packard CEO had been fighting CNN's criteria for the September presidential candidates debate. Now, she might get her way and make it into the network's main event.
Law Professor: Davis Can't Evoke Religion To Deny Marriage Licenses
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Columbia Law professor Katherine Franke about Kim Davis, the elected clerk of Kentucky's Rowan County, who is refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
'Hungarian Public Opinion Is In Shock' Regarding Migrant Crisis
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to György Schöpflin, member of the European Parliament for Hungary, about the ongoing migrant crisis in Europe and the crowds of migrants denied access to trains in Budapest.
An Angry Young Man Leads Protests Against India's Affirmative Action
At 22, Hardik Patel is challenging the system of reserving jobs and college slots for socially and economically challenged castes. He's drawing crowds of 500,000 — and tensions are rising.