Former FAA official discusses safety concerns over crowded airspace around D.C.
NPR speaks with Michael McCormick, former vice president of the FAA Air Traffic Organization, about reports that the airspace above Reagan airport has long raised safety concerns.
Senate Version Adds Costs To VA Overhaul Measure
The Senate passed a bipartisan bill to overhaul the Department of Veterans Affairs. The measure is close enough to a version already passed by the House that it could reach the president's desk soon.
Uruguay Soccer Legend Left Off World Cup Guest List
Alcides Ghiggia is normally invited to the opening match of the World Cup but he wasn't this year. He scored the winning goal against Brazil in 1950, the last time Brazil hosted the tournament.
University Of Virginia Professor To Be Poet Laureate
The Library of Congress is expected to announce on Thursday that Charles Wright, 78, of the University of Virginia will be the nation's next poet laureate.
One Day, World Cup May Be Out Of This World
At a news conference on Wednesday, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said, "We shall wonder if one day our game is played on other planets."
Islamist Militants Gain Ground In Northern Iraq
Sunni Islamist militants have seized control of the Iraqi cities of Mosul and Tikrit and appear to be preparing an assault on Baghdad. Americans fought and died trying to prevent that from happening.
Sterling Expected To Fight Forced Sale Of LA Clippers
It's been more than a week since the Donald Sterling scandal erupted. The NBA players union, legal experts and others say anything short of a Sterling exile could have long-term consequences.
Clinton Uses 'Hard Choices' Book Tour To Steer Benghazi Message
Republicans have been using the 2012 attack in Libya against her. Analysts say while Hillary Clinton is talking about Benghazi, she is defining the issue herself well ahead of any political campaign.
Soccer Fans Eager To Get World Cup Action Underway
Despite strikes and protests, fans are converging on Brazil in advance of the World Cup. The soccer tournament starts on Thursday. People from all over the world are getting into the soccer spirit.
Donald Trump Retweets Fake Quote Attributed To Him
Sportswriter David Roth was having some fun and tweeted a made-up quote he attributed to Donald Trump. Later, the fake quote was retweeted by Trump.
In Iraq, Mosul Falls To Insurgent Group
An extremist group that has taken over large parts of Syria has stormed into the major Iraqi city of Mosul. There are concerns that a crucial oil refinery could fall into their hands too.