Trump wants to clear homeless camps in D.C.; Mayor says his policies hurt the city
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser about the capital city under President Trump and the planned renaming of Black Lives Matter Plaza.
Why Does Russia's Military Want To Buy 5 Dolphins?
Russia Today got a hold of an official offer from the Ministry of Defense which seeks three male and two female bottlenose dolphins at a price of $4,900 each. The purpose was no disclosed.
Chicago Man Charged With Jamming Cell Phone Reception
Commuters complained their calls started dropping along a commuter train route. Then a photo circulated on social media of a fellow commuter, an older man, operating a big boxy device with antennas.
Brittons In Hastings Caught Up In Debate On Whether To Leave The E.U.
In the town of Hastings, the site of England's failure to prevent a French invasion, the town's people are involved in another battle — for Britain's future in Europe.
Rancher Cliven Bundy Refuses To Enter Plea In Federal Court
Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy said he did not acknowledge federal authority, and did not enter a plea to 16 felony charges. Supporters rallied on his behalf and denounced the federal government.
U.S., Canada Pledge To Lower Methane Emissions In Oil And Gas sectors
Methane leaks are bad news. We'll fly over a South Texas oilfield with a leak detection crew and witness — with the aid of an infrared camera — how much methane gushes into the atmosphere.
Ex-Refugee, Now U.S. Citizen, Takes Voting Right Very Seriously
Nearly 10 percent of people voting this presidential election will be naturalized citizens. What does the American political circus look like to a relatively new immigrant who's a first-time voter?
2015 Worst Year Yet For Syria's War, Human Rights Report Says
The report says 50,000 civilians were killed, and more than a million displaced. The groups, which include Oxfam and Care International, put much of the blame on Russia, France, Britain and the U.S.
Russia Accuses Ukraine Female Military Pilot Of Murder
Two years ago, a news crew for Russian state TV was hit by mortar fire, a soundman and reporter were killed. On trial for their murder is a female military pilot serving in the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Why A Group's Power Dynamics Interferes With Collaboration
Research finds that when you put powerful people together in a group, individuals tend to vie for the same level of authority and deference they receive outside the group.
