Kerry: Iran Faces 'Hard Choices' To Reach Nuclear Deal With West
The secretary of state, who has been in talks in Vienna for the past several days, says an agreement could be done "quickly" if Tehran is prepared to compromise.
Politics
Decades Of Politics And Partnership In Jimmy Carter's 'Full Life'
Former president Jimmy Carter was one of the youngest ex-presidents ever when he left office in 1981. His new memoir, A Full Life, looks back at his years of public service, in and out of office.
Donald Trump Controversy Highlights Influence Of Hispanics In U.S.
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Felix Sanchez, chairman and co-founder of the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts, about Republican presidential candidate Trump's remarks on Mexican immigrants.
#NPRreads: The 'Grexit,' Video Games And Fleeing The Rwandan Genocide
Also this week, misconceptions about slavery. And, the struggle for gay Christians trying to keep the faith.
Coping While Black: A Season Of Traumatic News Takes A Psychological Toll
Research on the psychological effects of racism, especially on people of color, is still in the early stages. But psychologists warn that events like the Charleston shooting can cause serious stress.
Deputy Secretary Of State: Iran Needs Nuclear Deal 'More Than We Do'
NPR's Rachel Martin interviews Tony Blinken, the U.S. deputy secretary of state and the former deputy national security advisor for President Obama, about the latest on the negotiations with Iran.
Small Donors Fueled Sanders' $15 Million Fundraising Haul
The Vermont senator's campaign said its average contribution was $33.51, but reliance on small donors cuts both ways.
So Far, So Good For The Economy. But What About The Second Half?
The Labor Department's June report showed decent job growth, with unemployment dipping to 5.3 percent. In fact, 2015's first half was fairly good. But economists see dangers lurking in the back half.
Former Sen. Jim Webb Announces Run For Democratic Nomination
Webb, 69, represented Virginia for a single term beginning in 2007. He says the country "needs a fresh approach to solving problems."
Presidential Aspiration Born From A Modest, And Tragic, Beginning
"It's not a log cabin like Abe Lincoln, but he grew up in a mobile home, which is South Carolina's equivalent of it," said one of Sen. Lindsey Graham's former classmates.