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U.S. Expelling Russian Intelligence Officers, Closing Consulate In Seattle

The Trump administration announced it is expelling dozens of Russian intelligence officers in response to a poison attack on a former spy and his daughter in the U.K.

Ejecting Russians: Who Is A 'Spy'?

In conjunction with NATO allies, President Trump has ordered the expulsion of 60 Russian officials. Host David Greene speaks to NPR's national security correspondent, Greg Myre, about the decision.

Seddique Mir Mateen, father of Omar Mateen, speaks with reporters in Fort Pierce, Fla., in 2016.

Orlando Nightclub Shooter's Father Was FBI Informant, Say Lawyers For Gunman's Widow

A federal judge denied the defense team's motion for a mistrial Monday. Noor Salman's lawyers had that argued prosecutors withheld key details, including Seddique Mateen's past connections to the FBI.

For decades, Washington has had eight Atlantic salmon farms. After one was destroyed in an accident last summer, the state has decided to kick the rest of them out.

After 3 Decades, Washington State Bans Atlantic Salmon Farms

The move comes seven months after an ill-fated fish farm collapsed, releasing as many as 250,000 of the nonnative fish into areas where wild Pacific salmon are already struggling to survive.

Why The Firearms Industry Is Suffering A Downturn

Firearms manufacturer Remington Outdoor Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Bloomberg reporter Polly Mosendz about why the industry is suffering a downturn.

People take part in the commemoration of International Women's Day in Mexico City on March 8. The national public security department's statistics show that more than 41 percent of women over the age of 15 have experienced some sort of sexual violence.

Mexico's #MeToo Faces Backlash After Celebrities Air Accusations Of Rape And Assault

Women in Mexico's entertainment industry began coming forward with accusations last month. "You speak out and they assassinate you in the media," said Mexican actress Natalia Cordova-Buckley.

The National Rifle Association is responding to a request from a top congressional Democrat over foreign funding amid questions about its possible role in Russia's 2016 election meddling.

NRA Says It Receives Foreign Funds, But None Goes To Election Work

The National Rifle Association responded to an inquiry by Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., amid reports of investigations into whether it had a role in Russian interference in the 2016 campaign.

A makeshift memorial for Alton Sterling, seen outside the Triple S Food Mart where he died, in Baton Rouge, La., in July 2016.

Baton Rouge Officers Will Not Be Charged In Alton Sterling's Killing

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry said the state has declined to press charges against the two white officers for shooting Sterling, a black man. Federal officials made a similar call last year.

Milford Graves, performing at the 2018 Big Ears Festival. The festival has always maintained an eclectic schedule, but this year's bookings belied a fascinating alchemy within the current jazz landscape.

Jazz's Bleeding Edge? You Can Find It, Briefly, In East Tennessee

The Big Ears Festival in Knoxville always books a wide range of artists, but this year something particular was afoot.

Former Michigan State University Medical School Dean Faces Criminal Charges

A former Michigan State University medical school dean who supervised notorious sports doctor Larry Nassar is facing criminal charges over allegations that he failed to protect women and girls from Nassar, groped female students and had porn on his office computer.

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