• Aziz Ansari wants to help you find a mate. Seriously.

    Aziz Ansari wants to help you find a mate. Seriously.

    Jul 24, 2015 11:26 PM EDT

    ... JUDY WOODRUFF: Next: The joy of modern romance, all just a click away, Where today's singles can search for partners through a digital world of online or mobile dating sites. It can seem so easy and yet so potentially awkward. And in the speed and instant connection of ...

  • Nuke deal remains elusive after deadline, but talks continue

    Nuke deal remains elusive after deadline, but talks continue

    Jul 07, 2015 02:10 PM EDT

    ... Iran's nuclear program, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and other top diplomats huddled in Vienna in search of a breakthrough. All had spoken of deep differences remaining, and there was no public indication they had resolved disputes ranging from inspection rules ...

  • News Wrap: Coast Guard says California oil spill cleanup may take months

    News Wrap: Coast Guard says California oil spill cleanup may take months

    May 21, 2015 10:26 PM EDT

    ... suggested the policy should be reversed soon to let local chapters decide for themselves. JUDY WOODRUFF: Malaysia and Indonesia announced today that they will actively search for stranded boats filled with refugees from Myanmar and Bangladesh. For weeks, thousands of the migrants have been turned away from landing and left ...

  • News Wrap: Saudi leaders visit White House

    News Wrap: Saudi leaders visit White House

    May 13, 2015 10:29 PM EDT

    ... for all foreigners, residents, and all visitors. JUDY WOODRUFF: Later, the president tweeted that he's still in power. His plans to seek a third term have sparked weeks of protests and violence, and news of the coup attempt sent thousands streaming into the streets of the capital city, dancing ...

  • 5 things the survivors of Nepal’s earthquake need today

    5 things the survivors of Nepal’s earthquake need today

    May 01, 2015 04:27 PM EDT

    A week after a massive earthquake hit central Nepal, and as the search for survivors continues, aid organizations are taking stock of the items the survivors need most. Mercy Corps’ 100-member staff in Nepal, with help from its Chinese and Indonesian offices, is part of the assessment process. The ...

  • Why the U.S. is worried about China’s land grab

    Why the U.S. is worried about China’s land grab

    Apr 17, 2015 11:05 PM EDT

    ... JUDY WOODRUFF: To help fill in the picture, we turn to retired Navy Admiral Dennis Blair. He was the commander of all U.S. military forces in the Pacific from 1999 to 2002. He also served as the director of national intelligence during President Obama's first term. Admiral ...

  • News Wrap: EU charges Google for violating anti-monopoly laws

    News Wrap: EU charges Google for violating anti-monopoly laws

    Apr 15, 2015 11:37 PM EDT

    ... services. MARGRETHE VESTAGER, Competition Commissioner, European Union: Our investigation so far has shown that when a consumer enters a shopping-related query in Google's search engine, Google's comparison shopping product is systematically displayed prominent at the top of the search results. JUDY WOODRUFF: The E.U. also opened ...

  • To win Senate, Democrats turn to candidates who have lost before

    To win Senate, Democrats turn to candidates who have lost before

    Apr 02, 2015 08:42 PM EDT

    WASHINGTON — Democrats are turning to some proven election losers as they aim to retake control of the Senate in 2016. In Ohio, Ted Strickland, who lost his bid for a second term as governor to former Rep. John Kasich in 2010, is running against Republican Sen. Rob Portman. In Pennsylvania ...

  • House rejects Homeland Security funding

    House rejects Homeland Security funding

    Feb 27, 2015 04:33 PM EDT

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-controlled House unexpectedly rejected short-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security on Friday, increasing the prospect of a partial shutdown at midnight of an agency with major anti-terrorism responsibilities. The vote was 224-203 against the measure, as 52 Republicans defected on the ...

  • If you're running for president, you've got to answer the 'gotcha' questions

    If you're running for president, you've got to answer the 'gotcha' questions

    Feb 23, 2015 03:34 PM EDT

    It’s one of those questions. “Is President Obama a Christian?” “I don’t know,” is not the right way to answer if you’re a serious presidential candidate. But that’s what Republican Scott Walker said this weekend, trying to punt and play media critic on yet another issue. His response was another in a line of answers...