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David Padilla, a 48-year-old father of three, was sentenced to life in prison in 1997. After serving 19 years, President Obama commuted his sentence. NPR's Scott Simon shares Padilla's story.

The Fayetteville Police Department has begun to implement 76 recommendations to eliminate racial disparity in traffic stops and reduce the use of deadly force.

Slate rocketed to fame with her online series Marcel the Shell with Shoes On and the movie Obvious Child — but there are some other famous Jennifers out there ... Originally broadcast Dec. 20, 2014.

Translation: Global Health and Development is not an abbrevioation-free zone. Hope this helps you make sense of the alphabet soup.

Will we still be eating kale? What's changing in food as we begin 2016, and what can we expect?

Saudi Arabia executed 47 prisoners charged with terrorism Saturday, sparking sectarian outrage across the region. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with NPR's Deb Amos about how the events have further divided Sunnis and Shiites.

As Nigeria's new president cracks down on former officials who embezzled billions, corruption remains endemic. And sometimes that corruption can have tragic consequences.

In an interview with CBS, Donald Trump said that the terrorist organization uses other people in its videos too. "I have to say what I have to say," Trump said.

Saudi Arabia's execution of Shiite cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr has inflamed sectarian conflict and been strongly condemned by Iran. Now the Saudis have ordered Iranian diplomats out of the country.

Through her unconventional focus on addressing poverty, Superintendent Tiffany Anderson has been credited with rapidly improving the school district of Jennings, Mo.