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Migrant Crisis Reaches Greek Border, Bringing European Union Leaders There

EU leaders went to the border of Greece and Turkey on Tuesday to stand with Greeks in the latest immigration crisis.

Michael Locksley, seen here in 2015 during a previous stint with the Maryland Terrapins, has been hired as head coach of the university's football team. He replaces DJ Durkin, whose tenure ended in controversy over a player's death earlier this year.

U. Of Maryland Hires Michael Locksley To Lead Football Team In Time Of Tumult

The new head coach is replacing DJ Durkin, who was fired after a player died under his watch. Now, Locksley must revive a program mired in controversy, though he has a spotty coaching past of his own.

After Larry Nassar's Sentencing, Eyes Turn To Michigan State University

Following the sentencing of former doctor Larry Nassar for sexually abusing dozens of women and girls, people are turning to Michigan State University. There's anger at the university that's mainly directed at administrators, but students are also working to make positive change on their campus.

Kimani Griffin celebrates after placing third the Men's 500-meter event during the Long Track Speed Skating Olympic Trials at the Pettit National Ice Center, on Jan. 5 in Milwaukee, Wisc.

From Carnegie Hall To Pyeongchang, Speedskater Heads To His First Olympic Games

Speedskater Kimani Griffin will make his first Olympic appearance for the 2018 Winter Games next month, but he's no stranger to the spotlight. NPR's Michel Martin talks with Griffin about the trip.

Special counsel Robert Mueller at the Capitol in June. <em>The New York Times</em> reports President Trump intended to fire him that month but was dissuaded by White House Counsel Don McGahn.

Trump Intended To Fire Special Counsel Mueller In June, 'New York Times' Says

The paper reports that the president backed off when his chief lawyer threatened to quit if the plan went ahead. In Switzerland for an economic forum, Trump dismissed the report as "fake news."

'It Was Kind Of Like A Dream': Washington State Amtrak Passenger Recalls Derailment

Host Ari Shapiro talks with Patricia Freeman, a passenger on the Amtrak train that derailed today in Washington state, about what it was like to be on the train as it crashed.

Court Challenge Delays Drawing To Decide Virginia House Race

A drawing scheduled for Wednesday that could have decided which Virginia candidate would become a state delegate, and potentially determine whether the Republican Party will stay in control, has been postponed. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rachel Bitecofer of Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Va., about the development.

White House's Sarah Huckabee Sanders Says Indictments Don't Prove Collusion With Russia

The White House is trying to create distance between President Trump and the actions special counsel Robert Mueller took against several of Trump's former campaign aides in connection with his investigation.

House Speaker Paul Ryan sits with Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform, during discussions of the GOP tax reform plan on Tuesday.

Polls: Americans Aren't Buying Key White House Arguments For Tax Overhaul

A series of new polls suggest Americans are unenthusiastic and divided over the Republican tax bill.

In The Recycling World, Why Are Some Cartons Such A Problem?

Because of layers of material that can be difficult to separate, many containers for juices and broths have traditionally been destined for landfills. But recycling them is getting easier.

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