Former DOJ official discusses Trump administration's responses to court orders
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Elliot Williams, legal analyst and former Justice Department deputy assistant attorney general, about the Trump administration's response to court orders.
President Of EMILY's List On The PAC's Priorities For Election Day
Renee Montagne talks to Stephanie Schriock, president of the pro-abortion rights political action committee EMILY's List, about the group's spending on political races this election.
New Research Zeroes In On Sources Of Methane-Emissions Uptick
New research reveals that the amount of methane from oil and gas operations is much larger than previously thought. But the recent uptick in methane emissions seems to be from agriculture.
Voter-Registration Drives In Fla. Focus On Puerto Ricans
The fastest growing group of voters in Florida is up for grabs. Hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans have moved to the swing state in recent years, and both parties are aggressively courting them.
Norway's Prime Minister Gets Caught Trying To Catch 'Em All
There was a debate going on in Parliament, and Prime Minister Erna Solberg was in her seat — but not totally paying attention. She was playing Pokemon Go.
Arctic Squirrel Study Shows Why Males Are More Likely To Be Eaten
Researchers used tiny trackers to follow the squirrels' movements. While females chased after food and their babies, males hung out above ground, basking in the sun, making them easy pickings.
On The Appalachian Trail, Combat Veterans Learn To Let Things Go
The first American ever to walk the Appalachian Trail in one season was a World War II vet, who said he wanted to walk off the war. Now a nonprofit sponsors combat veterans to do the same thing. NPR's Quil Lawrence tagged along as they finished the 2,100-mile trek.
Voters In Ariz. Respond To Candidates' Stands On Death Penalty, Abortion
Faith is important to both vice presidential candidates — Tim Kaine is a devout Catholic; Mike Pence, evangelical Christian. They say their faith shapes their views on the death penalty and abortion.
Would Twitter Be Better Off As A Nonprofit?
Twitter is struggling to earn a profit and please investors. Companies including Disney and Alphabet are said to be considering bids for it. But would Twitter be better off as a nonprofit?
Fact-Checking VP Debate Points On Iran Nuclear Deal, Bill Clinton, Putin
Statements made by Democrat Tim Kaine and Republican Mike Pence in last night's vice presidential debate undergo some scrutiny.
100 Years After Epic Mismatch, It's Still True: Carnage In College Football Pays
College football can feature some of the most lopsided scores in sports. Commentator Frank Deford traces the reason why, right back to its roots.
In Besieged Eastern Aleppo, A Struggle To Keep City Running
An ambulance driver and others in the Syrian city of Aleppo talk about life amid the past two weeks of intensive bombing of civilian areas.