Introducing The First Nonmedical Intern Union In The U.S.
At the American Teachers Federation, the union's interns are putting their foot down. After about a year of negotiating, they have voted to form their own union.
Politics
State Obamacare Exchanges Experience Growing Pains
Minnesota, Colorado and Connecticut are figuring out how to keep their health insurance marketplaces afloat as federal startup funding runs out.
Q&A: Ohio Gov. John Kasich. He Does It His Way
No Republican has won the White House without winning Ohio. That's one reason Ohio Gov. John Kasich is the latest GOP candidate to give serious consideration to a White House bid.
As Campaign Ramps Up, Clinton Courts Obama Coalition Voters
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton called for policies to make it easier for people to vote. She trying to attract young people, single women, Hispanics and African-American voters.
Gen. Martin Dempsey: 'The Future Of Syria Doesn't Run Through Assad'
NPR's Melissa Block continues her conversation with the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey, who explains some of the challenges posed by Syria.
5 Things You Should Know About Rick Perry
The former Texas governor is running again for the GOP presidential nomination. Did you know that he was once an Al Gore Democrat, he and George W. Bush have bad blood and he used to be a cheerleader?
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry Announces 2nd White House Bid
The Republican, whose 2012 run for president imploded after an "oops" moment during a televised debate, said it was "time to reset the relationship between government and citizen."
Under New Rules, NSA To Again Access Americans' Phone Records
The new rules rely on phone companies to collect the data. The altered approach was approved by the Senate on Tuesday, matching a version the House passed to update the Patriot Act.
With A Midnight Deadline, The Senate Meets To Resolve Patriot Act Issues
The Obama administration is pressing the Senate to act to prevent key parts of the USA Patriot Act from expiring. NPR's Karen Grigsby Bates gets an update from correspondent Scott Horsley.
Former U.N. Envoy To Syria: Iran Has 'Too Much Influence In The Region'
Veteran diplomat Lakhdar Brahimi has taken on tough gigs, but being an envoy to Syria during the civil war topped them all. He now works with The Elders, a group of global leaders working for peace.