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.
Why Has China Become More Aggressive Toward Vietnam?
The South China Sea is an area that's said to be rich in resources. Steve Inskeep talks to Robert Kaplan about the tension between China and Vietnam over the sea, and whether it may escalate.
Tensions Heat Up In South China Sea Between China, Vietnam
China's decision to park an oil rig some 120 miles off Vietnam's coast has strained relations between the two Asian neighbors.
This Week Is Screen-Free Week,
Kids and parents around the world made pledges to stop using TVs, tablets, computers and video games.
Mormon Bishop Highlights Health Coverage Gap Among Utah's Poor
Republican governors across the country have taken a stand against Obamacare by refusing to expand Medicaid. Utah, one of the reddest states in the nation, remains undecided.
Glass, A New Digital Site, To Obsess On TV And Video
Senior editor Zach Seward and the all digital publication Quartz are launching a smaller site called Glass. It may offer hints about ways reporters will share information in the future.
Crackdown In Egypt Scares Off Presidential Candidates
There are only two candidates. The man likely to win is Abdel Fattah el Sisi, who led the ouster of Islamist President Mohamed Morsi. The candidate willing to go up against him is Hamdeen Sabahi.
Kenny G. Closes Up Shops In China
The song "Going Home" by Kenny G. was an American hit in the 80s. The New York Times reports it has spread across China, where it's played at stores and markets to signal closing time is near.
Boston Signs Remind Motorists To Use Their Turn Signals
The electronic signs read: USE YAH BLINKAH. Police across Massachusetts gave out almost 5,000 tickets last year for turn signal violations.
Eyewire: A Computer Game to Map the Eye
MIT neuroscientist Sebastian Seung (now at Princeton) invented the game to help him make a map of the cells in the mammalian retina. A year later, he says the game is producing valuable science.
Businessman Buys 'Born To Run' Draft
It's a single sheet of paper, with the original version of the lyrics to Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run." A businessman paid almost $200,000 for the manuscript, now on display at Duke.
Calif. Boy Enjoys Homemade Roller Coaster
Ten-year-old Lyle Pemble loves roller coasters so he asked his dad to build one in the backyard. It took six weeks to complete the project.