Obama's Step-Grandmother Continues Educating Young Kenyans
Sarah Obama, 94, received an award from the United Nations on Wednesday, and hopes to raise money during the trip to build a school and hospital in her home village.
Politics & Government
Former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry Dies
The fiery Washington, D.C., politician who was famously re-elected after going to jail for crack cocaine possession, has died after months of battling a number of health issues. He was 78.
As Gay Marriages Rise, Now Comes The Case For Same-Sex Divorce
Many couples have traveled to states where gay marriage is recognized to get hitched. Those who do have a much harder time getting divorced once they get back home.
Immigrants Scramble To Figure Their Status Under Obama's Plan
After President Obama announced his immigration plan this week, communities across the country began making preparations for immigrants who are here illegally to apply for work permits.
Families Feel Sidelined As U.S. Reviews Hostage Policy
The White House is reviewing how it handles hostage crises following the brutal murders of Americans abroad, but families of hostages say they're often left out of the conversation.
Obama Takes Sales Pitch For Immigration Action On The Road
President Obama was in Las Vegas on Friday to explain why he acted unilaterally to give temporary reprieve to millions of illegal immigrants.
These 'True Tales' Add Nuance To The Immigration Discussion
President Obama announced an executive action on immigration this week. For an in-depth look at the issue, author Gustavo Arellano recommends two nonfiction collections about Mexican immigrants.
For Immigration Activist, Obama Speech Was A Chance To Cheer
Republicans may be fuming, but local Hispanics are cheering President Obama's move to shield millions of undocumented immigrants from deportation.
Obama Defies Republicans, Lays Out Immigration Policy
Republicans are threatening to resist working with President Obama after his announcement on Thursday night that he will issue an executive order to enact some immigration changes.
White House Adviser Cecilia Munoz Answers Immigration Questions
For more on President Obama's immigration plan, Steve Inskeep and NPR's Scott Horsley talk to Cecilia Munoz, assistant to the president and director of the White House Domestic Policy Council.