Ohio Governor John Kasich Gets Ready To Join The Republican Race
Ohio Gov. John Kasich plans to join the crowded field of Republican presidential candidates with a speech Tuesday morning in Columbus, Ohio.
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Transcript: Secretary Of State John Kerry On Cuba, Nuclear Deal With Iran
In an interview, Kerry says that he was prepared to — and did — walk away from nuclear negotiations with Iran, but that Congress rejecting the eventual agreement would cost the U.S. all credibility.
5 Things You Should Know About Jim Gilmore
Ex-Gov. Jim Gilmore, R-Va., is the 15th Republican to get in the presidential race. He's an Army veteran, speaks German, played the clarinet competitively and loves Pizza Hut and Miller Genuine Draft.
Trump Could Bump GOP Veterans Off Debate Stage
The billionaire businessman is under fire for remarks about prisoners of war. But his inclusion in GOP debates could mean Republicans' only two military veteran candidates don't make it on stage.
From Hollywood To Des Moines, In Search Of Political Action
Brent Roske is a Hollywood writer-producer-director who's come to Des Moines, Iowa, where he's started a television show that's rapidly become a destination for presidential candidates.
British Prime Minister Announces Program To Defeat Islamist Extremism
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Peter Neumann of Kings College London about United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron's remarks on defeating Islamist extremism.
Ash Carter Visits Israel To Ease Concerns Over Iran Nuclear Deal
With U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter visiting their country, Israelis are grappling with how to respond to the nuclear deal with Iran. And it's not all about opposing the agreement.
Diplomatic Relations Restored As U.S. Embassy Reopens In Havana
Cubans came to the U.S. Interests Section in Havana on Monday to witness the moment it transformed to an embassy, in a move that restored full diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Nigerian President Begins Mission To Wipe Out Corruption
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is on his first U.S. visit since taking office in May. NPR's Melissa Block speaks with conflict resolution analyst Aminu Gamawa about what this means for Nigerians.
John Kerry: 'We Were So Eager' To Reopen Diplomatic Ties With Cuba
In this interview excerpt, NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with the secretary of state about why opening relations with Cuba was important. The full interview will run Tuesday on Morning Edition.