May 23 Everything we know about the Manchester attack By Joshua Barajas Here's what journalists and police have uncovered about the attack at an Ariana Grande concert, which injured dozens and killed 22 people Monday. Continue reading
May 23 Trump touts the 'ultimate' peace deal in the Middle East. But what kind of deal will that be? By Erica R. Hendry Daniel Estrin, NPR’s Jerusalem correspondent, breaks down what Trump said -- and didn't say -- during his Middle East tour this week. Continue reading
May 23 Despite populist campaign rhetoric, public support for NATO grows By Margaret Warner As President Trump prepares to fly to Thursday’s NATO summit in Brussels, he and his 27 counterparts should look at a new poll of public attitudes on both sides of the Atlantic about their alliance, and about the threat posed… Continue reading
May 23 In Middle East tour, Trump makes personal appeal to both sides for peace By Jonathan Lemire, Julie Pace, Associated Press Still, Trump departed for Europe having offered no real indication of a path forward on one of the world's most intractable disputes. Continue reading
May 23 Top official says U.S. hasn't verified ISIS claim on Manchester attack By Richard Lardner, Associated Press The United States' top intelligence official says the U.S. has not yet verified that the Islamic State group is responsible for the attack in Manchester, England, but called the deadly incident a reminder of how serious the terror threat remains. Continue reading
May 23 U.S. to extend protections for Haitians for 6 months, but future remains uncertain By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press The Trump administration said Monday it will extend until January a humanitarian program that has allowed roughly 58,000 Haitians to live in the United States, but it is hinting that further extensions are unlikely. Continue reading
May 22 Watch 4:34 News Wrap: UK police confirm fatalities after explosion at Ariana Grande concert By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, a large explosion was reported at an Ariana Grande concert at an arena in Manchester, England, that police say has led to a number of confirmed fatalities and injuries. Also, President Trump’s former National Security… Continue watching
May 22 Watch 9:20 On Iran and anti-extremism, Trump strikes different note from his predecessors By PBS News Hour On his first trip abroad, President Trump met this weekend with Arab leaders in an attempt to reset relations between the U.S. and Middle East. How is this president changing U.S. foreign policy? Judy Woodruff speaks with Elliott Abrams, a… Continue watching
May 22 WATCH: Police update on Manchester explosion that killed 22 people By Erica R. Hendry Police offered few details, asking people to avoid the area “as first responders work tirelessly at the scene”… Continue reading
May 22 Senate confirms Iowa governor as ambassador to China By Richard Lardner, Associated Press Senators voted 82-13 Monday to approve the nomination of Branstad, who is in his sixth non consecutive term as Iowa's governor. Continue reading