'Simple As That': Boehner Decided To Resign On Friday
Rep. John Boehner became the 53rd speaker of the House in 2011. His tenure has been marked by fierce confrontations with Democrats and sometimes his own party.
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Obama Begins Visit To New York, With A Meeting With Putin On Itinerary
President Obama arrived in New York on Sunday for the United Nations General Assembly. Among the items on his agenda: a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trauma Workers Find Solace In A Pause That Honors Life After A Death
Sometimes, no matter how hard an emergency team works to save a life, the patient dies. A nurse finds that pausing after the frenzy to honor the loss helps him and others cope — and avoid burnout.
Pope Bids Farewell To U.S., At A Final Mass In Philadelphia
Some 1.5 million people were expected to attend the Pope's last Mass in the U.S. on Sunday. It's the centerpiece of his weeklong visit.
Delta Beta Om: Buddha Comes To San Diego's Greek System
New Buddhist fraternity and sorority houses at San Diego State will have meditation, and will stress compassion. They'll also have typical Greek activities, like parties — with mindfulness mixed in.
Fall Brings No Relief To The West As Wildfires Worsen
Even as fall has arrived, the number of homes and businesses destroyed by wildfires keeps going up in the drought-stricken West.
Group Led By Billionaire Proposes Overhaul Of LA Public Schools
A memo obtained by the Los Angeles Times reveals a controversial plan to put half of the city's public school kids in charter schools. Renee Montagne talks with Times education reporter Howard Blume.
Carly Fiorina Doubles Down On Opposition To Abortion In South Carolina
Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina campaigned at a Christian pregnancy care center in South Carolina Thursday. Opposition to abortion has become a prominent message in her campaign recently.
Obama, Castro To Meet At U.N. Next Week
The two leaders will have their second, informal, face-to-face meeting since April at the General Assembly meeting in New York.
Boehner's Resignation May Make A Government Shutdown Less Likely
House Speaker John Boehner shocked Washington on Friday when he said he would leave Congress by the end of October. NPR's Scott Simon talks to correspondent Sue Davis about what's next for House Republicans.