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Infectious Diseases Keep Delivering Surprises To The U.S.

The death toll from pneumonia and other infectious diseases in the U.S. is much lower than it was 100 years ago, but new pathogens like the West Nile, dengue and Zika viruses pose challenges.

Afghan Saffron Coming To U.S. Stores

NPR's Renee Montagne asks Keith Alaniz and Emily Miller about the spice company they founded with a group of veterans who served in Afghanistan.

U.S. Options For Military Intervention In Syria

As President Trump contemplates further military action in Syria, what would a successful strategy look like? Retired Admiral James Stavridis speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about realistic solutions.

Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair testifies before the House Intelligence Committee in February on the annual threats assessment of the U.S. intelligence community.

Cyber Insecurity: U.S. Struggles To Confront Threat

No country in the world is more dependent on its computers than the U.S., making it uniquely vulnerable to attack. One official tells NPR that the Pentagon has experienced an "explosion" of computer attacks, currently averaging about 5,000 each day. But is the country ready to wage a cyberwar?

President Obama met with China's president, Xi Jinping, at an event linked to the international climate conference held late last year outside Paris.

Can The U.S. And China Keep Their Climate Pledges?

The two nations topping the world in greenhouse gas emissions agreed at the Paris talks to cut way back. But critics have stalled a key part of the U.S. plan, and China's good start may be fragile.

Tillerson Says U.S. To Stay In Syria Indefinitely

Secretary of State Tillerson says the U.S. will keep a military presence in Syria for the foreseeable future. Cleveland State University's Milena Sterio tells David Greene about the legal issues.

Youths gather in front of a burning barricade on Duncairn Gardens on June 9 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Why American and other far-right actors are paying attention to U.K. race riots

In the wake of racist mob violence in Northern Ireland, there has been attention on "active clubs," a global network of fascist, white nationalist youth groups that center activities around mixed martial arts.

Bolton Resigns as U.N. Ambassador, Avoiding Battle

U.N. Ambassador John Bolton announces that he will step down at the end of his temporary appointment, which expires in a few weeks along with the current session of Congress. Bolton faced a tough, if not impossible, fight for Senate confirmation.

South Korean Diplomat Takes Helm at the U.N.

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says the international body faces many challenges, but that he anticipates progress in Sudan and North Korea. He shares his thoughts on these conflicts, Iran and Iraq.

Ohioans Begin Balloting For U.S Capitol Statue

Starting Saturday, March 20th, Ohioans will get a chance to vote for one of a group of historical nominees to be cast as a statute for Statuary Hall in…

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