Scientists are raising the alarm about Trump's deep sea mining executive order
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the ocean floor. Scientists and environmentalists worry it could harm an ecosystem we don't know much about.
Thousands March In Russia To Protest Involvement In Ukraine
A peace march in central Moscow on Sunday drew more than 25,000 protesters, objecting to the Russian government's actions in Ukraine.
Once A GOP Pillar, Chamber Of Commerce Is Now A Lightning Rod
The Chamber of Commerce says it tried to help Eric Cantor in his primary campaign, but Cantor refused the offer.
Brazil And Croatia Open World Cup Play On The Pitch
Brazil and Croatia face off in the first game of the 2014 World Cup. Organizers hope the start of the tournament directs attention back on the field and away from the problems in preparation.
Former BP CEO: 'Glass Closet' Still Holds Many Gay Workers Back
There's a presumption in the business world that everyone's straight, says John Browne, who hid his homosexuality for years. In his new book, he says it's time for a change in corporate culture.
Are 'Color Revolutions' A New Front In U.S.-Russia Tensions?
Moscow has been talking lately about "color revolutions" as a new form of warfare employed by the West. The name comes from the Orange and Rose Revolutions in Ukraine and Georgia, respectively, but it's now being applied to popular rebellions such as those in Egypt and Syria. While Russia accuses the West of this kind of subversion, it seems to be following the same playbook in eastern Ukraine.
As Militants Sweep South Across Iraq, A View From The North
A shift in power is underway in Iraq, where the jihadi group ISIS has captured several cities in a recent offensive. Jane Arraf is a reporter for Al Jazeera America, and she comments on the violence.
Why Did Congress Kick The Can On Funding Islamic State Mission?
The president got approval for his plan to train and equip Syrian opposition fighters, but lawmakers didn't approve funds to pay for it or the broader air campaign.
Kurdish Refugees Join Huge Numbers Of Displaced Syrians
The Syrian refugee flood in southern Turkey this weekend is just the latest in a larger crisis in the region. NPR's Melissa Block and Robert Siegel go over the numbers.
Tensions Rise As Syrian Kurds Flee ISIS Advance
The Islamic State recently launched an offensive that sent a wave of Kurdish refugees into Turkey from Syria. Deborah Amos reports from southern Turkey on the chaos on the border.