Obama Administration Officials Take The 'Malign' Line On Iran
'Malign' is the buzzword of the moment among administration officials to describe Iran's activities in the region. NPR takes a look at the use of the word.
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Once Outlaws, Young Lords Find A Museum Home For Radical Roots
Inspired by the Black Panthers, the Young Lords were formed in New York City by a group of Puerto Rican youth in 1969. Their history is now on display in a new exhibition.
After Boston Drops Olympic Bid, U.S. Committee Scrambles To Find New Choice
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks to Andrew Zimbalist, author of Circus Maximus: The Economic Gamble Behind Hosting the Olympics and the World Cup, about cities' reluctance to host the Olympics.
Could Joe Biden Get 'Ready For Biden'?
It's unusual for a sitting vice president to not be a part of the campaign conversation. One group is urging Biden to run and holding out hope he hears the call.
How Democratic-Leaning Detroit Helped Shape Ben Carson's Conservative Views
Detroit is not exactly known as a haven of conservatism, especially in the black community, but a look at where Carson grew up reveals a young man determined to carve his own path.
U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah Sr., Of Philadelphia, Indicted On Corruption Charges
The Justice Department alleges that Fattah was involved in a wide-ranging conspiracy that included bribery, the illegal use of campaign contributions and theft of charitable funds.
President Obama Addresses African Union In Ethiopia
President Obama addressed the African Union in Ethiopia on Tuesday, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to do so. He encouraged African leaders to end political corruption.
'Key & Peele' Is Ending. Here Are A Few Of Its Code Switch-iest Moments
From Luther the "anger translator" for President Obama to everyday situations, Key and Peele have put code-switching front and center in their comedy show.
Political Campaigns Go Social, But Email Is Still King
Campaigns are Periscoping, Tweeting, Facebooking, Snapchatting and Instagramming. But campaigns and strategists say the biggest bang comes from new ways of using the ol' email list.
New York's LaGuardia Airport To Get Long Overdue Redesign
NPR's Melissa Block talks to Janet R. Daly Bednarek, an aviation expert and professor at the University of Dayton, about the airport that was once thought of as a model for all U.S. airports.