From NPR News in Washington, Im Carol Van Dam. Eight Americans have been killed in an attack on a US military base in southeastern Afghanistan. The State Department confirmed the deaths, but is withholding details until next of kin are notified. NPR'

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NPR 2009-05-05

Turkish media reports are now saying at least 41 people are dead and 3 others have been wounded following an attack on a wedding ceremony in southeastern Turkey today. According to reports, assailants with bombs and automatic weapons opened fire on

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NPR 2009-12-27

A 23-year-old Nigerian man has been charged with attempting to destroy a Northwest Airlines plane. In a statement released by the Justice Department, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab allegedly boarded Flight 253 with a device attached to his body and tried

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NPR 2009-6-28

NATO and Russia are resuming formal military cooperation on a range of security threats. John Psaropoulos has the story from Athens. NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said that NATO and Russia have restarted military-to-military contacts

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NPR 2009-6-24

President Obama said today the US is appalled and outraged by the crackdown on opposition protesters in Iran. But he stopped short of outlining any consequences to the Iranian government. NPR's Scott Horsley reports. President Obama turned up the rhe

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NPR 2009-07-28

The Obama administration is pushing for improved relations with China. Hosting a meeting this week between US and Chinese officials in Washington, President Obama says the talks are aimed at fostering cooperation on the economy, energy and national

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NPR 2009-6-26

Singer Michael Jackson has reportedly been rushed to a hospital in Los Angeles. A fire department official tells the Los Angeles Times that paramedics had performed CPR when they arrived at his home because Jackson wasn't breathing. Civil liberties

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NPR 2009-10-24

There was a big jump in sales of previously owned homes last month, though a lot of that was likely attributable to a soon to expire 8,000 dollar tax credit for new home buyers. The National Association of Realtors says sales of previously owned home

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NPR 2009-11-24

From NPR News in Washington, Im Jack Speer. President Obama says the nations economy is in good shape for the long term. He pointed to what he saw as the economys core strength such as universities innovation and dynamic workforce. Meanwhile, there

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NPR 2009-10-29

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan today after a massive car bomb ripped through a crowded market in Peshawar, killing at least 90 people. And she was quick to condemn the attack. These attacks on innocent people are c

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NPR 2009-10-28

President Obama visited a massive solar power facility in Florida today to announce a multibillion dollar push for upgrades to the nation's electric grid. NPR's Scott Horsley reports. With acres of solar cells stretching out behind him, Mr. Obama sa

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NPR 2009-10-27

The makers of the vaccine for swine flu are being taken to task for giving an overly rosy assessment of their ability to produce enough vaccine for everyone who wants it. Making the rounds of the network morning news programs, Health and Human Servi

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NPR 2009-06-27

From NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Speer. President Obama said the unrest in Iran and the crackdown on demonstrators makes it harder for the US to engage Iran directly over its nuclear weapons program. He also dismissed a call by the Iranian Pres

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NPR 2009-10-25

President Obama has declared the H1N1 flu a national emergency, a move that opens the way for hospitals, doctors and local governments to get legal waivers so they can better cope with any surge of people with the swine flu virus. NPR's Richard Gonz

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NPR 2009-11-22

From NPR News in Washington, I'm Lakshmi Singh. Senate Democrats appear to have the 60 votes they'll need tonight to send the health care overhaul bill to the floor for debate. The final holdout, Democratic Senator Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas, says

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NPR 2009-08-26

A key national home price index released today shows a rise of nearly 3% during the second quarter although the SP/Case-Shiller index is still down 15% from last year. NPR Yuki Noguchi reports. The index is a composite of monthly prices in 20 major

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NPR 2009-08-25

President Obama has approved the creation of a special interrogation task force that would be dedicated to gathering intelligence from so-called high-value detainees suspected of terrorist activities. NPR's Dina Temple-Raston reports. The new elite

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NPR 2009-08-24

More troops needed in Afghanistan, that's the message today from NATO military commanders to President Obama's envoy. A resurgent Taliban has taken hold in many areas thought to be stabilized by US forces in that country. Security has deteriorated, p

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NPR 2009-09-30

A major earthquake in the South Pacific spawned a tsunami that crashed the shore in American Samoa today. There are reports of damage but its unclear whether there are casualties. NPRs Richard Harris reports. The US Geological Survey says a magnitud

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NPR 2009-09-29

In a move the White House says is an effort to provoke the West -- Iran capped off several days of missile exercises with the launch of a medium-range missile today. Analysts say it could reach Israel as well as US military bases in the Mideast. Add

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