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First Mention: John Kasich Enters Debate Over Arms Control In 1987

Our feature "First Mention" discovers audio of Republican presidential candidate John Kasich's 1987 debut on NPR's air.

Employees load a body into a van after heavily-armed gunmen opened fire in the Ivory Coast resort town of Grand-Bassam, leaving bodies strewn on the beach, killing more than a dozen people. The assailants, who were "heavily armed and wearing balaclavas, fired at guests at the L'Etoile du Sud, a large hotel which was full of expats in the current heatwave," a witness told AFP.

Gunmen Assault Tourist Hotels In Ivory Coast, Killing At Least 14

The attack on a beach resort popular with Westerners has been claimed by Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, according to SITE. The six gunmen have been killed, Ivory Coast's president says.

An aerial view of Rostov-on-Don region, where the fertile steppes support some of Russia's best farmland.

For Russian Farmers, Climate Change Is Nyet So Great

While warmer weather might make farming possible in cold regions such as Siberia, it's already causing havoc on existing farmland in the south of Russia.

With support from Russian air forces, the Syrian army drove out Islamic State militants from Palmyra on Sunday, since the extremists captured the city last May.

Syria Says Its Troops Have Retaken Palmyra, Held By ISIS Since May

The Russian-backed Syrian army recaptured the ancient city on Sunday, according to state TV. It's a strategic and symbolic victory for the regime against the extremist group.

"You won't believe the price of this one!"

Physician Group Calls On Government To Rein In Drug Prices

The American College of Physicians will lobby Congress to allow the re-importation of medicines from other countries and to let Medicare bargain with drugmakers over price. Will lawmakers go along?

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady holds the game ball after a playoff game against the Ravens in January 2015. A week later, the team would be accused of deliberately deflating footballs in the AFC Championship game against the Indianapolis Colts.

Fans Want Patriots' Draft Pick Restored And Sue NFL To Make It Happen

The NFL took away the Patriots' first-round draft pick as punishment for Deflategate. Fans say the team shouldn't be penalized while the case is on appeal.

Helena Sounds-Off On Fate Of Confederate Fountain

It’s around lunch time in Helena as city employee Patrick Marron stands at the controversial Confederate memorial fountain in Hill Park.It is the only…

The View From Guam On North Korean Threat

Residents on the U.S. island territory of Guam are at the center of an escalating war of words between North Korea and the U.S. Ailsa Chang talks with Mayor Paul McDonald of Agana Heights, Guam.

A NASA illustration showing twin WB-57F research planes tracking the eclipse over North America.

NASA Jets Will Extend Eclipse By Chasing Moon's Shadow

Cold War-era tactical bombers specially equipped with stabilized telescopes will fly over the central United States on Aug. 21, taking detailed observations of the Sun's atmosphere.

Russian Opposition Leader Arrested Before He Could Join Protests

Thousands of protesters took to the streets across Russia on Monday for anti-corruption demonstrations. Opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who's been detained by authorities, organized the protests.

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