100 years after evolution went on trial, the Scopes case still reverberates
One hundred years ago, the small town of Dayton, Tenn., became the unlikely stage for one of the most sensational trials in American history, over the teaching of Darwin's theory of evolution.
Former Panama Canal administrator weighs in on Trump's ultimatum
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Jorge Quijano, former Panama Canal administrator from 2012 to 2019. He disagrees with the Trump administration's assertions about Chinese influence over the Panama Canal.
Why Trump loves former President McKinley so much
We take a closer look at a past president that the current president loves to talk about.
A threatened tax on imports from Mexico and Canada is on hold for now
President Trump has paused tariffs on imports from Mexico that were set to take effect on Tuesday.
The Trump administration wants to shut down USAID. Rep. Raskin vows to fight that
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland about the Trump administration's move to effectively close down the United States Agency for International Development, or USAID.
Luka Doncic trade shocks NBA fans, seems to ensure Lakers' future
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jason Gay, a sports columnist for the Wall Street Journal, about the Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic, widely considered a once-in-a-generation talent, becoming a Laker.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's trip to Latin America
On his trip to the Panama Canal, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that he is now the acting director of USAID. Immigration is dominating the trip.
When the US invaded Panama
When Trump talks about taking back the Panama Canal, many Panamanians recall "Operation Just Cause" -- the 1989 invasion to oust dictator Noriega. Some in El Chorrillo still remember the assault.
South Africa hits back at Trump's claims that it's 'confiscating land'
The South African government has hit back at Trump's allegations of land grabs. He said the U.S. would cut aid over the "massive human rights violation" committed against "certain classes of people."