Aleppo After The Fall
Reporter Robert Worth returned to Aleppo after years of urban warfare destroyed the once beautiful Syrian city. He tells Steve Inskeep about the people who managed to stay alive during years of war.
The Impact of War
Trump Honors Fallen Warriors At Arlington National Cemetery
In his first Memorial Day speech as commander in chief, President Trump paid tribute to those who died in service to the country, and thanked the families who sacrificed their loved ones.
The Science Of Identifying Soldier Remains
As the Defense Department continues to identify the remains of servicemen lost in foreign wars, Hattie Johnson informs the families who have been waiting decades for information.
VA Re-Evaluates Family Caregiver Program
The Department of Veterans Affairs is re-evaluating some of the people it dropped from its caregiver program following an NPR report. We have an update on what's changed and what's next.
Don't Say 'Thank You For Your Service' This Monday
Memorial Day is specifically to honor those who died in military service. One vet says he'd prefer people say, "I hope you're having a meaningful day." The holiday's history dates to the Civil War.
Morning News Brief: Reporter Body Slammed, U.S. Assesses Civilians Killed In Airstrike
A Montana GOP House candidate has been charged with assaulting a reporter. Also, the Pentagon reports on a U.S. airstrike that killed scores of civilians in Mosul, and the latest on Manchester.
Pentagon Announces Results Of Investigation Into Civilians Killed In U.S. Airstrike
The Pentagon is expected to announce the results of its investigation into an airstrike in Mosul, Iraq earlier this year that killed scores of civilians.
Pentagon To Detail Plans For Arming Syrian Kurds Fighting ISIS
Defense Secretary Mattis is expected Friday to detail the weapons the U.S. will begin supplying to Syrian Kurds fighting ISIS — over the objections of Turkey.
Trump's 2nd Nominee To Serve As Army Secretary Withdraws
Tennessee State Sen. Mark Green blasted what he called "false and misleading attacks." Opponents of his nomination cited what they called his discriminatory views and comments.
In Afghanistan, Security Incidents And Civilian Casualties At Record Highs
A new report from a U.S. government watchdog paints a bleak picture of Afghanistan's security and corruption issues, as the U.S. considers sending more troops.