A Year After Iran Nuclear Deal, What Has Changed?
All parties are complying, but critics in both the U.S. and Iran are still unhappy with the deal.
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Disheartened By Racial Violence In U.S., Inspired By Brexit, He Pondered A 'Blaxit'
If Britain can leave the European Union, what if blacks left the U.S.? If they did, what would the impact be? Dr. Ulysses Burley III tells NPR's Lynn Neary about all the things the country would lose.
How Is Turbulent Climate That Rocked '68 Democratic Convention Different From Today's?
Recent events have led many to compare today to the summer of '68. On the eve of the GOP convention, sociologist Todd Gitlin tells NPR's Lynn Neary about the ways it's similar, and how it's not.
#NPRreads: Turn Up The Volume This Weekend With These 3 Great Reads
Correspondents, editors and producers from our newsroom share the pieces that have kept them reading, using the #NPRreads hashtag. Each weekend, we highlight some of the best stories.
Police Strife Post Dallas Attack: Being Black As An Officer Is 'A Burden We Carry'
It's been just over a week since the killing of five police officers in Dallas. NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks with Lt. Thomas Glover, president of the Black Police Association of Greater Dallas.
Amid Rise In Worldwide Conflict, Reasons For 'Cautious' Optimism
The number of global killings has jumped by about 600 percent since 2010. But a former U.N. strategic planning director says it's crucial to put the numbers into proper context.
Former CIA Specialist Outlines Challenges In Protecting Soft Targets
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with former CIA Middle East specialist Andrew Liepman about the challenges in protecting soft terrorism targets, such as the seaside street attacked in Nice, France.
Congress Releases Long-Classified 29 Pages Of 9/11 Report
Congress released 29 long-classified pages of a report about the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks that detail connections to Saudi Arabia.
Congress Releases '28 Pages' That Looks For Saudi Links To Sept. 11 Hijackers
The 2002 classified report was a source of speculation for years. It points to possible contact between Saudi officials and the Sept. 11 hijackers, but draws no conclusions.
NSA Boss Says U.S. Cyber Troops Are Nearly Ready
The Cyber Mission Force is the largest single unit dedicated to operating in computer networks, both for defense and offense. It will reach "initial operating capability" by the end of September.