Obama Emphasizes Coalition In Comments On Syrian Strikes
President Obama spoke about airstrikes in Syria on Tuesday morning, moments before he left for New York for the United Nations General Assembly meeting.
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Lodging Like A High-End Health Club
In Norwalk, Conn., a new hotel focusing on fitness targets business travelers who want to stick to healthy routines while on the road. It's a new niche for the hospitality industry.
ISIS Purportedly Releases New Video Of British Hostage
In the second of a promised "lecture series," freelance photographer John Cantlie warns that Western governments "are hastily marching toward all-out war in Iraq and Syria."
Breast Cancer Patients Seek More Control Over Research Agenda
Tired of waiting for a cure for breast cancer, a coalition of activists now leans hard on Congress to steer money to particular research projects. Critics say that approach may miss promising leads.
Why A Teenage Mom Was Jailed In El Salvador After A Stillbirth
Christina Quintanilla faced up to 50 years in prison after an anonymous hospital worker accused her of having an abortion.
Why Does The U.S. Like Iraq's Kurds But Not Syria's?
The U.S. urgently needs allies on the ground in Syria. Yet it has given no sign that it's willing to work with Kurdish militias who are already fighting the Islamic State group in Syria.
When The U.S. Backs Rebels, It Doesn't Often Go As Planned
As the U.S. begins to arm and train Syrian rebels, here's a look at the very mixed record of U.S. support for rebel movements from Angola to Afghanistan.
India's Orbiter To Join NASA's Maven Around Mars — On A Shoestring
India's Mars Orbiter Mission is set to reach Mars on Wednesday, just days after a U.S. NASA probe began its orbit around the Red Planet. The difference? India did it on a much tighter budget.
With Dark Humor, Anger And Empathy, Women Respond To The NFL
Women, who make up 45 percent of the NFL's fan base, are critical of the league's handling of domestic abuse scandals. But some still support their teams and express sympathy for the players.
Deggans Picks 'Gotham,' 'Black-ish,' 'The Flash' Among Fall TV's Best
As the fall TV season begins this week, NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans gives his picks on new shows to watch and a few to avoid (or hate-watch, if you like).