Stark revelations: For Catholics, an excruciating new test of faith
It was an extraordinary opening for a grand jury report. The investigative commission in Pennsylvania, setting aside in many ways the sober-minded law enforcement tone of “just-the-facts,” could only express its own horror and sense of urgency at the …
Minnesota Orchestra Honors Mandela By Bringing Music To South Africa
The Minnesota Orchestra will be the first major U.S. orchestra to play in Soweto, South Africa. The orchestra’s tour of the country grew out of its conductor’s work with youth orchestras there.
What’s behind Saudi Arabia’s summer of discontent?
For Saudi watchers, the headlines out of the kingdom this summer – women’s activists jailed, clerics silenced, a diplomatic row with Canada – have been perplexing, even jarring. After all, despite Saudi Arabia’s failing war in Yemen, Crown Prince Moha…
Muslim Woman Says She Refused Handshake And Then Suffered Discrimination
Farah Alhajeh says she was shown the door on a job interview after placing her hand over her heart instead of extending it, in line with her religious beliefs. A Swedish court ruled in her favor.
The election’s ‘pink wave’ that is driving equality
While political pundits debate the possibility of a “blue wave” – a Democratic Party landslide – in November’s elections, less has been said about a possible “pink wave” – the election of an unprecedented number of women to public office. In addition,…
Former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee Dies
Vajpayee served as premier three times. He was a poet and nature lover who tested nuclear bombs. He sparked an arms race with Pakistan, but later launched peace talks and a cross-border bus service.
Teaching police to holster their emotions
At that point, a police instructor halted the training exercise, praising Kelly and his partner for their calm approach to the mock emergency. The scene unfolded not inside a home but in a cinderblock room on the campus of the Washington State Crimina…
Judge Says A ‘Well-Planned Conspiracy’ In Kim Jong Nam’s Death
Two women who are accused of an attack on the brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un using a nerve agent are to remain in custody after a judge said there was enough evidence of a “conspiracy.”
Meanwhile in … Victoria, Seychelles, stray dogs are being paired with prison inmates
Mexico City, traffic is notoriously frustrating. With a series of choreographed dances (to music ranging from “Swan Lake” to Michael Jackson’s “Rock With Me”), performers leap into the street as the streetlight changes and dance for exactly 58 seconds…
Journalist Austin Tice’s Parents Are Still Fighting For Their Son’s Return
Journalist Austin Tice has been missing in Syria for six years after being abducted by militants. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with his parents, Debra and Marc Tice, about their fight to bring him home.
What price loyalty? How cast-aside aides retain Trump’s ear
What’s the difference between Omarosa Manigault Newman and Corey Lewandowski? Loyalty to the boss – Donald Trump – who hired and fired you.
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