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Why The Waffle House Shooting Suspect Had Access To Guns After His Were Seized

The suspected shooter in the Nashville Waffle House attack legally surrendered his guns in a previous incident. Many states seize guns from people who pose a danger. But how did he get them back?

Roger Wicker Discusses His Support For Mike Pompeo As Secretary Of State

NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks to Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., about Mike Pompeo’s confirmation hearing for secretary of state.

Nashville Police Say Waffle House Shooting Suspect Is In Custody

In Nashville, authorities have arrested the gunman they say killed four people at a Waffle House on Sunday. The suspect had been known to law enforcement and questions are swirling about why he had access to guns.

Waffle House Shooting Suspect Is In Custody

Police in Nashville, Tenn., said Monday afternoon that Travis Reinking was captured “moments ago” in a wooded area just miles from the Waffle House where he allegedly shot and killed four people.

Flint Activist Wins Major Environmental Prize

LeeAnne Walters demanded action from local officials, confronting them with bottles of discolored water. They dismissed her for months. She meticulously documented lead levels in Flint homes.

Shania Twain Singing Words Of Sorry For Saying She’d Have Voted For Trump

The songstress who sang “That Don’t Impress Me Much” now says she’s sorry for saying she would have voted for Donald Trump if she were an eligible American voter.

Mike Pompeo On Track For Confirmation For Secretary Of State

The CIA director faces a narrow path through a closely divided Senate, but Republicans are confident he has the votes to win confirmation on the floor later this week.

Teachers Share Anger, Frustration Over Grants Turned Into Loans

A federal program meant to encourage young teachers has, instead, saddled thousands of them with unexpected debts. “I was in shock,” says Mikayla Rhone, a teacher in Nebraska.

Police In Tenn. Search For Gunman Who Killed 4 At Waffle House

Four people were shot to death Sunday at a Waffle House in Nashville. The toll could have been far higher if a bystander hadn’t wrestled the weapon away from the gunman.

How Does Kim Jong Un Define ‘Denuclearization’?

Korea expert Jean Lee of the Wilson Center tells Michel Martin Kim Jong Un’s understanding of “denuclearization” of the Korean peninsula may be very different from what President Trump expects.

Fair Housing Act Never Fully Enforced, Walter Mondale Says

The Fair Housing Act of 1968 sought to end racial discrimination in housing, but American cities remain deeply segregated. NPR’s Michel Martin looks back with former Vice President Walter Mondale, who co-wrote the bill.

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