'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."
Bodies In Mexico Mass Grave Apparently Not Those Of Missing Students
The mystery surrounding the disappearance of 43 students last month has deepened. Mexican authorities say remains found in a mass grave outside the town of Iquala are not those of the students.
'Citizenfour' Charts The Early Days Of Snowden's NSA Revelations
Melissa Block speaks with documentary filmmaker Laura Poitras about her new film, Citizenfour that charts her meeting with Edward Snowden and his subsequent revelations about government surveillance.
'Times' Report Details Pentagon's Mishandling Of Iraq Chemical Weapons
Melissa Block talks with C.J. Chivers, foreign correspondent for The New York Times, about his in-depth reporting on abandoned chemical weapons in Iraq and their casualties.
Critics Say 'Inherent Resolve' Mission Against ISIS Is Underwhelming
After more than two months of U.S. airstrikes in Iraq and an expansion of that campaign to Syria, critics complain too little has been accomplished — and too little is being done.
Immigrant Advocates Challenge The Way Mothers Are Detained
Ten plaintiffs are suing the government over policies and practices at a residential center in New Mexico, where 648 women and children are being held while awaiting the outcome of their asylum cases.
Ebola Seems To Stay Two Steps Ahead Of Government Response
The White House abruptly cancelled President Obama's campaign trip on Wednesday so he could hold a meeting on the federal response to Ebola.
Study Finds Human Stem Cells May Help To Treat Patients
For the first time, scientists are reporting that human embryonic stem cells may be helping treat patients — in one instance, the cells seem to been enabling some blind people to see better.
'Letters Of Note' Finds Lessons In Candid Correspondence
For a week-long series on letter writing, Audie Cornish speaks to Shaun Usher, author of Letters of Note: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience.
In Pakistan, Pigeon Racing Is More Than A Hobby
In Lahore, Pakistan, breeding and racing pigeons is an integral part of everyday life.