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Bob and Jani Bergdahl, the parents of freed American soldier Bowe Bergdahl, with President Obama at the White House on Saturday. The controversy over Bergdahl's release could cast a long shadow over the administration.

The controversy over the exchange of a U.S. soldier for five senior Taliban fighters at Guantanamo Bay could rival or even surpass Benghazi.

Mother And Daughter Come Together At The Card Table In 'The Bridge Ladies'

Betsy Lerner writes about joining her 83-year-old mother's weekly bridge club in her new book, which critic Maureen Corrigan calls a "smart and colorful memoir."

When It Comes To Foreign Policy, Trump Promises To Put America First

Donald Trump delivered his first formal foreign policy speech on Wednesday. To delve into the GOP front-runner's speech, Steve Inskeep talks to one of Trump's advisers Walid Phares.

Ford will focus on SUVs and trucks — and eliminate many of its sedans — in the North American market. Here, the company's trucks were highlighted at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Ford To Phase Out 'Traditional Ford Sedans' Such As Fusion And Taurus In The U.S.

Ford Motor Co. reported a $1.7 billion profit for the first quarter, but it's planning big changes — such as phasing out nearly all of its cars in favor of trucks and SUVs.

The Nation's New Gun Rules Have Come At The State Level

The mass shooting in Oregon has revived debate about gun laws. Dan Gross, president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, tells NPR's Michel Martin about how gun policies have evolved.

Not Wanting To Be Overshadowed By China, Vietnam Reaches Out To U.S.

President Trump this week hosts the Vietnamese prime minister at the White House. Steve Inskeep talks to Michael Michalak, who once served as the U.S. ambassador to Vietnam.

Uruguay's Agustin Canobbio cools off during a hydration break in a World Cup soccer match against Saudi Arabia in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Monday. Dangerously hot, humid weather in the area prompted an extreme heat warning from the National Weather Service earlier in the day.

FAQ: How World Cup fans and workers can stay safe in the heat

More than 1 in 3 World Cup matches face dangerously hot, humid weather. Here's how to protect yourself from heat illness.

Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women, some of whom were teenagers at the time. He holds up a copy of his handbook, <em>One Nation Under God.</em>

11 Scenarios For How The Roy Moore Saga Could Play Out

Republican power brokers in D.C. are devising lots of schemes to try to edge out Roy Moore, the GOP Senate nominee in Alabama who has been accused of sexual misconduct and sexual assault.

When It Comes To Prom Dresses, Teen Blogger Knows What's In Style

It's prom season! And that means dresses — lots of dresses. Justina Sharp has been blogging about fashion since she was 13 years old, and she tells NPR's Rachel Martin what's trending this year.

A general view of the exterior of the house, where three women who had disappeared as teenagers approximately 10 years ago, were found alive on May 6 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Cleveland House Of Horrors Comes Down

The house on Seymour Avenue where three women were held captive and raped for about a decade will be demolished this morning. Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight were freed May 6.

Ellen Pao sued her former employer, the venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caulfield and Byers, alleging she was discriminated against and sexually harassed. She lost the case but is seen as a leading voice on harassment in Silicon Valley.

Struggling For Investments, Silicon Valley Women Reluctant To Speak Out On Harassment

In Silicon Valley, it's difficult for women to come forward if they want to join the ranks of its richest. Some think the best way to fight harassment is to tread carefully and get to the top.

<strong>Ryan Braun:</strong> Last year, the National League Most Valuable Player of 2011 won an appeal of a 50-game ban after a drug test showed high testosterone levels. But this summer, the Milwaukee Brewers star admitted he had made mistakes and accepted a 65-game ban.

In Baseball, Punishments Often Come With An Asterisk

By suspending New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, Major League Baseball stopped short of the lifetime ban that had been threatened. But in the league's history, even lifetime bans have sometimes translated into suspensions of less than a year.

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