VIDEO: 'We Want To Live Like Everyone Else,' Say Orphans From Aleppo
Children trapped in the Syrian city that's under siege have a message for the world.
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Homeland Security Adviser Suggests U.S. May Respond To Russian Cyberactivity
In an interview with President Obama's Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser, Lisa Monaco, she says the Obama administration may yet respond more forcefully to Russian cyber-intrusions.
Study Offers Clues To Risk Of Zika Birth Defects In The U.S.
Women who were infected with Zika virus while abroad and then came to the U.S. had complications about 6 percent of the time, a study finds. First-trimester exposure was linked to more birth defects.
'It Is A Dream,' Says Afghan 'Little Messi' Of Meeting His Idol
Months after a boy in rural Afghanistan became a sensation for wearing a homemade Lionel Messi jersey, he's now met the soccer star and watched his FC Barcelona team play.
To Fight Malaria, Scientists Try Genetic Engineering To Wipe Out Mosquitoes
A powerful genetic engineering technique holds promise for wiping out diseases and improving agriculture. But the species-altering approach stirs anxiety about unintended consequences.
Cease-Fire Deal On Hold As Civilians Remain Trapped In Aleppo
A ceasefire brokered by Russia and Turkey designed to allow civilians, fighters and their families leave besieged eastern Aleppo broke down before anyone could flee.
What's Next For Syrian Rebels As Regime Forces Take Aleppo
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Ambassador Frederic Hof, a former State Department adviser on Syria, about what's next for Syria's rebel groups and how foreign leaders may face responsibility for lack of intervention.
Cybersecurity Firm Confirms Russian Hackers Breached The DNC
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Dmitri Alperovitch, co-founder and chief technology officer of CrowdStrike, about their assessment on how Russian hackers breached the Democratic National Committee and what it means for U.S. cyber security.
Trump's Men In Moscow: Trump Disciples Suddenly Showing Up In Russia
Former Rep. Jack Kingston, traveling as a private individual, was briefing businesspeople in Russia — and it's no secret to Russians that he has ties to Trump.
Bashar Assad Claims A Major Victory, But Syria's War Isn't Over
The Syrian leader is in his strongest position in years. He can claim control of the biggest cities, but the rebels are still a threat in the countryside and the Islamic State holds eastern Syria.