Supreme Court upholds a lower court order to force USAID to pay contractors
In an order, the justices left in place a lower court order that so far has only required the Trump administration to pay contractors for foreign aid work that has already been completed — roughly $2 billion.
Does Nuclear Agreement Strengthen Iran's Drive To Be A Regional Power?
Renee Montagne hears about the latest Iranian reaction to the nuclear deal from the Carnegie Endowment's Karim Sadjadpour, who explains what this means for Iran's future as a regional power.
Negotiators' Bonds, Commitment And Devotion To Details Got Iran Deal Done
NPR gets the back story of the years-long negotiations that produced the Iran nuclear deal from journalist Robin Wright. She's traveled to Tehran and spoken with negotiators on both sides of the deal.
To Syrians, Deal With Iran Simply Steadies Assad Regime
Not everyone is cheering the nuclear agreement between world powers and Iran. Among the critics is Saeed al Batal, a Syrian photographer who decries Iran's support of President Bashar al-Assad.
Iran Nuclear Deal Leaves Plenty Of Room For Disagreement
The nuclear deal with Iran has some hard-fought gains for the U.S. and other world powers seeking to limit Iran's nuclear program. But critics worry the bulky agreement still gives Iran wiggle room.
Some Greeks Are Finding Opportunity Amid Their Economy's Uncertainty
In Greece, not all the smart, young people are leaving. Some are using the crisis as an opportunity to start a new business — including one woman who want to make trucking in Greece more efficient.
New York Will Pay Eric Garner Family $5.9 Million To Avoid Lawsuit
The settlement with Garner's family won't require the city to admit liability for his death. The unarmed black man died after police placed him in a chokehold last year.
Obama Shortens Prison Terms For 46 Drug Offenders, Vows More Commutations
All of those whose sentences were commuted would have gotten lighter prison terms under new sentencing guidelines. The White House says the they aren't hardened criminals and deserve a second chance.
As Big 3 Automakers Begin Union Talks, Both Sides Say Profit Is Job 1
GM and the UAW kicked off contract talks Monday; Chrysler and Ford will do the same this month. Negotiations are never easy, but since industry bailouts in 2009, there's a stronger push to cooperate.
In Congress, A Mixed Reaction To Iran Nuclear Deal
World leaders struck a landmark deal Tuesday to curb Iran's nuclear program, and President Obama delivered a statement from the White House.
Is An Iran Deal Finally At Hand?
International negotiators appear close to a deal limiting Iran's nuclear program. NPR's Peter Kenyon reports from Vienna.