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.
Arson Blamed For 7 St. Louis Church Fires
The seventh fire in a span of two weeks took place Thursday at a historic Catholic church, the Shrine of St. Joseph, near downtown St. Louis. That one has a mostly white congregation in a mixed neighborhood. The other six fires were set in black churches in predominantly black neighborhoods. Rev. Roderick Burton of New Northside Missionary Baptist Church — the second church damaged by the fires — discusses the string of arson attacks.
What Would Paul Ryan Do As Speaker Of A House Divided?
With the largest group of Republican conservatives endorsing Paul Ryan for House Speaker, we look at what he can achieve and what he might want from his political career.
While Benghazi Hearings Continue, One Family Focuses On Memorializing Lost Loved One
Much of the Benghazi discussion has focused on the deaths of four Americans. The family of Chris Stevens, the late ambassador to Libya, has memorialized him with projects to improve understanding between Americans and people in the Middle East and North Africa, the areas where he served as a diplomat, and where his sister Anne Stevens says he developed many close friendships.
Kerry's European And Middle East Diplomatic Tour A Balancing Act
Secretary of State John Kerry is tackling two seemingly intractable conflicts on his current diplomatic tour: the latest violence between Israelis and Palestinians, and Syria's civil war.
Movie Review: 'Suffragette' Has A Weakness For Earnestness And Contrivance
Suffragette reminds us of the angry and savage battle over women's right to vote was in Britain in the early years of the 20th century.
India's Literary Stars Wage Intellectual Revolt Against Government
Dozens of India's writers have returned awards from the National Academy of Letters in recent weeks in protest against an environment of what they call "fear and uncertainty" in the world's biggest democracy.
Magna Carta Tour Beset With Last-Minute Venue Changes In China
The Magna Carta, considered the founding document of modern civil liberties, is touring China where it is getting less than royal treatment.
Muslim Community Wary Of U.K.'s New Strategy To Fight Extremism
Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron unveiled a controversial counter-extremism strategy this week. It was met with swift criticism from members of the Muslim community that worries the policy will limit free speech, free assembly and freedom of religion.
Ryan Gets The Support He Asks For In House Speaker Bid
Two-thirds of a hard-line conservative group in the U.S. House has voted to support Rep. Paul Ryan for speaker. Now, if Ryan decides he does want the job, he has enough votes to win it.
Israeli Hummus Cafe Cuts Bill In Half For Jews And Arabs Who Break Bread Together
An owner of a hummus bar in Israel offers a 50 percent off discount when Israeli Jews and Arabs dine together.