'Notes to John' completes late author Joan Didion's trilogy on grief
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Knopf publisher Jordan Pavlin and Shelley Wanger, Joan Didion's longtime editor and one of her literary trustees, about the new book "Notes to John."
U.N. Holds Special Meeting On Syria After Collapse Of U.S.-Russia Deal
As the UN Security Council holds a special meeting on the Syrian civil war, Secretary of State John Kerry says it's a moment of truth but there's little progress.
Hillary Clinton Struggles To Attract Obama Coalition Of Young Voters
Hillary Clinton is struggling to attract young voters. She has not been able, so far, to appeal to as many of them as did the last Democrat who ran for president, Barack Obama. This is a problem for her as she seeks to duplicate the Obama coalition of voters that relied on young voters for his historic victory.
'Washington Post' Finds Trump Used Charity Money To Settle Lawsuits
NPR's Robert Siegel follows up with Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold about his latest reporting on the Trump Foundation. Fahrenthold found that Donald Trump allegedly used $258,000 from his legal charity to settle lawsuits involving his for-profit businesses.
Allister Sparks, South African Journalist Who Challenged Apartheid, Dies
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to former NPR South African correspondent John Matisonn about Allister Sparks, a prominent South African journalist who challenged apartheid and exposed a covert propaganda campaign by his government, leading to the president's downfall. Sparks died Monday at 83.
FBI Veteran Outlines How Agency Approaches Terrorism Warning Signs
How does the FBI handle warning signs like those that were reportedly exhibited by Ahmad Rahami? NPR's Robert Siegel talks with FBI veteran Jeff Ringel, who currently works with The Soufan Group in New York City.
New York Bombing Highlights Ease Of Making Homemade Explosives
The federal complaint against alleged New York bomber Ahmad Khan Rahami underscores how easily obtained household items can be turned into a powerful bomb by someone who knows what they're doing.
Fatal Police Shooting Sparks Protests In Charlotte, N.C.
Police and city officials in Charlotte, N.C., are asking for residents to be calm as they investigate a fatal police shooting that occurred Tuesday night. Protests followed and more than a dozen officers were hurt.
Planet Money's Oil Ends Its Journey In A Gas Tank
NPR's Planet Money team follows the oil they bought on the final part of its journey — into someone's gas tank.