More American deaths in Afghanistan today. NATO says a US military helicopter crashed in the southern part of the country. Seven Americans and four Afghans were killed. It is a somber day for law enforcement in Louisiana. Two sheriffs deputies were k
The US military's commander in Afghanistan says the campaign remains on track. General John Allen's comments after the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey paid a visit to the war-torn country to address the rising number of a
The trade deficit has fallen to its lowest point in one and a half year, an unexpected turn in June, according to economist Hugh Johnson. It was a big surprise. Most of us had been expecting a number that was somewhere close to say 47 to 48 billion d
President Obama is spending the next two days in the battleground state of Colorado, where he is expected to address a crowd in Denver shortly. Kirk Siegler of member station KUNC reports polls in Colorado show the president and his GOP rival former
Another NATO service members been killed in Afghanistan, and news reports are saying it was an American. Authorities say two others were wounded when two gunmen wearing Afghan National Army uniforms turned on NATO troops. More than 25 coalition servi
Security is tighter in sea communities around the world a day after police say army veteran Wade Michael Page stormed a temple in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin suburb of Oak Creek and opened fire on worshipers. He killed six people and wounded three other
Theres been a shooting at a Sikh temple south of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Earlier today, a shooter entered the Sikh temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek and began firing. Police Chief Bradley Wentlandt of nearby Greenfield says seven people were killed. The
At the Summer Olympics in London, it's a big day for Michael Phelps. He is swimming in what he says, is the final race of his career this hour. NPR's Howard Berkes says it's Phelps' last chance to add to his record number of Olympic medals. It's a pr
The nation's unemployment rate climbed 0.1% in June,heading 8.3%。It was campaign fodder for GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney who told audience in Los Vegas. President's policy has not worked because he thinks government makes Americans work h
At the Summer Olympics in London, results are in from one of the most anticipated matchups of the games, the men's 200-meter individual medley. As NPR's Tom Goldman tells us American swimmer Michael Phelps struck gold again. It was his first individu
Federal Reserve policymakers are acknowledging the economic recovery is losing steam. But after two days of meetings, they have announced they will not use stimulus measures to pump things up at least not at this time. NPR's Steve Hen reports. In the
The presidential candidates are heading into their third and final debate in what's become a tight race just weeks before the election. They will spar at Lynn University in Boca Raton Florida. This time, seated across from moderator Bob Schieffer of
There has been a mass shooting in suburban Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Police say a gunman began shooting at a spa near a popular mall in Brookfield, Wisconsin. He wounded seven people. Lieutenant Mark Miller with the Brookfield police says the suspect is
The presidential candidates have no public events scheduled this weekend, instead they are getting ready for Monday night's third and final debate. NPR's Ari Shapiro reports Romney is preparing in Boca Raton, Florida. Monday's presidential debate is
The Transportation Security Administration says it will fire 25 employees in New Jersey. NPR's Joel Rose reports it's part of a year long investigation into improper screening of check luggage at New York Liberty International Airport. The TSA says i
From NPR News in Washington. I'm Lakshmi Singh. Federal authority have arrested a Bangladeshi national in connection with plot to bomb New York Federal Reserve. The Justice Department says in the statement that the terroe suspect was picked up this m
The presidential candidates will spar for a second time tonight, but this time in a town-hall setting, taking questions from voters. NPR's Ron Elving says each man is looking to make big gains at New York's Hofstra University. This represents the bes
A defiant Jerry Sandusky maintains he is innocent doing so, even as a Pennsylvania judge sentenced him to at least 30 years in prison for sexually abusing children. NPR's Jeff Brady reports the former Penn State assistant coach faced three of his vic
The Pew Research Center is reporting a major shift in voter attitudes following last week's presidential debate. Pew finds that Republican Mitt Romney has drawn even with President Obama in the presidential race among registered voters despite having
From NPR News in Washington, I'm Louise Schiavone.It would be a big night for President Obama in Los Angels as he seeds to raise more campaign cash from California riches and famous. NPR's Mara Liasson reports a A star-studded concert comes after a r