Search results for

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Democratic Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island, chairman of the Senate Committee of Armed Services, about the Russia-Ukraine standoff.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with U.S. Special Envoy Tim Lenderking about efforts to end a seven-year war in Yemen, and secure the release of Yemeni civilians who worked for the U.S. government.

A congressional hearing examines why the activation of 5G service near airports was plagued by many delays and much confusion.

When President Biden meets New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday, the two will discuss gun violence and crime — as well as show support for law enforcement.

As the Winter Olympics begin Friday, China is welcoming the world at a time when Beijing's aggressive foreign policy is creating friction with several other parts of the globe.

California tribes are working with state parks to retell the story of Sutter's Fort. They want to include the history of John Sutter's violence toward Native Americans during Sacramento's founding.

Amid Russia-Ukraine crisis, more U.S. troops will go to Europe. Ex-Chicago police officer who killed a Black teenager will leave prison early. A huge storm is sweeping across the nation's midsection.

"Sixteen shots and a cover-up" was the rallying cry after a video showed a Chicago police officer killed a black teenager in 2014. On Thursday, Jason Van Dyke gets an early release from prison.

Earlier this month, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce declared disasters for over a dozen fisheries in Alaska — more than the federal government usually approves at once. The designation is supposed to unlock funds to help the communities impacted by those fisheries failures, including communities around Cook Inlet. But it can take years for the money to reach fishermen’s pockets.