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NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks with NPR's national political correspondent Mara Liasson about what's happened this week in politics and looks at the week ahead.

Jordan is a staunch U.S. ally in the war against ISIS. The country paid a price when a pilot was captured in Syria. NPR's Alice Fordham met his parents at the time, and saw them again recently.

NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks with Republican Richard Viguerie of the Conservative Headquarters and David Frum, former George W. Bush speechwriter about what is happening with the Republicans.

It's the kind of place where people sit in the same seat day after day. The iconic Manuel's Tavern is getting renovated, and to preserve the bar's character, locals are trying something novel.

The Baltimore Blend's Mykel Hunter and Robert Shahid are joined by The Simon Brothers. Todd and Shawn Simon share exclusive music from the release of…

The hottest holiday gift of the year is facing new federal regulations as drone fliers are now required to take the same safety responsibilities as airplane pilots.

Saudi Arabian women made history by voting and winning public office for the first time. But there are still many obstacles to an equal role in public life.

A Baltimore jury is deliberating whether a police officer is guilty of manslaughter and assault in an incident that sparked protests and raised questions about police negligence.

Author Aja Raden says jewelry is the perfect lens through which to view human history. In Stoned, she tells the story of the glass beads used to purchase Manhattan and the rise of the wristwatch.

Health economist Ted Miller analyzes the financial toll of violence like mass shootings. He says the total cost of firearm injury in America is $235 billion a year.