President Obama and Putin meet on Monday about Russia's military buildup in Syria. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Michael McFaul, former U.S. ambassador to Russia, about their first meeting in years.
Rep. John Boehner became the 53rd speaker of the House in 2011. His tenure has been marked by fierce confrontations with Democrats and sometimes his own party.
President Obama arrived in New York on Sunday for the United Nations General Assembly. Among the items on his agenda: a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Sometimes, no matter how hard an emergency team works to save a life, the patient dies. A nurse finds that pausing after the frenzy to honor the loss helps him and others cope — and avoid burnout.
New Buddhist fraternity and sorority houses at San Diego State will have meditation, and will stress compassion. They'll also have typical Greek activities, like parties — with mindfulness mixed in.
A memo obtained by the Los Angeles Times reveals a controversial plan to put half of the city's public school kids in charter schools. Renee Montagne talks with Times education reporter Howard Blume.
Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina campaigned at a Christian pregnancy care center in South Carolina Thursday. Opposition to abortion has become a prominent message in her campaign recently.