The Week In Sports
A lot of athletes have chosen to speak up about current world events — police violence, and equal pay among them. Why now? NPR's Linda Wertheimer discusses it with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com.
World News
Is Venezuela Having A Health Care Crisis? It Depends On Whom You Ask
The government says everything is fine. But doctors and patients tell a different story, citing a lack of the most basic medicines and supplies.
Assessing International Fallout From Failed Military Turkey Coup
A military coup attempt in Turkey has injected more instability into a crucial ally of the the U.S. in the Middle East. NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks with NPR's Deb Amos.
At Least 194 Killed In Turkey After Attempted Coup Unravels In Turkey
Nearly 200 people are dead in Turkey, after an attempted coup overnight. Linda Wertheimer gets the latest from Dion Nissenbaum, the Wall Street Journal's correspondent in Istanbul.
France Remains On High Alert After Third Attack in 18 Months
France extended its state of emergency by three months after the attack in Nice, the third major terrorist incident in eighteen months. NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to Sophie Peder about the mood in France.
PHOTOS: Handing Over The Camera To People With HIV
'Through Positive Eyes,' an exhibit of 145 photos, is opening in Durban as the International AIDS Conference begins.
Balancing Safety And Celebration On The Streets Of France
NPR's Scott Simon celebrated Bastille Day in France with his family. Even before he learned of the attack in Nice, he struggled to balance the joy of the festivities with the undercurrent of fear.
Amid Rise In Worldwide Conflict, Reasons For 'Cautious' Optimism
The number of global killings has jumped by about 600 percent since 2010. But a former U.N. strategic planning director says it's crucial to put the numbers into proper context.
Turkish President Appears On State Television Amid Coup Attempt
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Wall Street Journal reporter Dion Nissenbaum about President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's comments on Turkish television after a military coup attempt.
Turkish Leaders Say Military Coup Attempt Has Failed
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to journalist Dalia Mortada in Istanbul for the latest on the attempted military coup in Turkey. Government leaders say the coup attempt Friday evening has failed.