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Thiel, a billionaire investor, has caused friction in Silicon Valley, which has largely backed Hillary Clinton. But others who disagree with Thiel's views stand by his right to express them.

In NPR Ed's latest Long Listen, we explore innovative schools that tap into the power of student-directed learning.

Anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders is on trial for "inciting hatred" against immigrants. Wilders has boycotted the trial, claiming that it's "against freedom of expression."

The FBI promised a swift review of a trove of emails that may be relevant to the probe of Hillary Clinton's server. David Greene talks to ex-FBI assistant director James Kallstrom, a Trump supporter.

Many people say they don't have the time to stand in line, or they're worried about being late for work. But about half of states require employers to offer some form of paid leave to vote.

After his usual "I'm-your-pilot" spiel, Quantas Captain Dooley Ellis asked his girlfriend, who was in the cabin, to marry him. To the rest of the cabin's relief, She said yes.

Iraqi troops, with U.S. support, are on the outskirts of the Norther Iraqi city. Mosul has been under ISIS control for more than two years.

Feminist historian Blanche Wiesen Cook published the first volume of her biography of Roosevelt in 1992. Critic Maureen Corrigan says the newly released final volume is exhausting and exhilarating.

Being born too soon puts babies at risk of lifelong disabilities, and it is the leading cause of infant death. It's not clear why the numbers are going up, but lack of health care is one factor.

An independent review found "conflicting orders" within the United Nations mission in Juba resulted in failure to respond to an attack during which South Sudanese soldiers raped Western aid workers.