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George Rincon and Yolanda Reyes stand with a portrait of their son Diego Rincon. The family immigrated to the U.S. from Colombia in 1989. Diego served in the Army and was killed in Iraq in 2003.

Remembering A Soldier Who Died For His Country Before Becoming A Citizen

George Rincon and Yolanda Reyes remember their son, Diego, an Iraqi war veteran who was killed in action in 2003. The family came to the U.S. in 1989 as immigrants from Colombia.

Mark Zuckerberg Tells Harvard Graduates To Embrace Globalism, 'A Sense Of Purpose'

The Facebook CEO said fighting authoritarianism and nationalism is "the struggle of our time." Some have speculated he may run for office, though Zuckerberg has denied it.

Have U.S. Leaks On Manchester's Bombing Damaged Relations With Britain?

British officials are fuming about U.S. leaks of the terror probe. Rachel Martin talks to Matt Tait, CEO of U.K.-based Capital Alpha Security, who says the close intelligence relationship has soured.

Humanitarian Groups: Libya's Coast Guard Is Interfering With Migrant Rescues

Rachel Martin talks to Marcella Kraay of Doctors Without Borders about the dozens of migrants who drowned trying to reach Europe this week. The Libyan Coast Guard is accused of robbing migrants.

Young Indian children sit with bowls of porridge (<em>nombu kanji</em>) as they prepare to break the fast with the Iftar meal during the Islamic month of Ramadan at The Wallajah Big Mosque in Chennai last July.

In Southern India, The Spirit Of Ramadan Is Served In A Bowl Of Porridge

To break the fast at sunset, mosques distribute nombu kanji, a lightly spiced rice and lentil porridge, to worshipers and the poor. The meal epitomizes the Muslim holy month's spirit of giving.

Time Is Running Out For White House To Turn Over Ethics Documents

Steve Inskeep talks to Don Fox, who was general counsel, deputy director and acting director of the Office of Government Ethics from 2008 to 2013, about the June 1 deadline the administration faces.

Hillary Clinton returns Friday to the commencement stage at Wellesley College, where, in 1969, she was the first student to speak to a graduating class.

In Commencement Speech, Hillary Clinton Jabs Trump Administration

"When people in power invent their own facts and attack those who question them, it can mark the beginning of the end of a free society," Clinton said at Wellesley College.

Denis Johnson, who won the 2007 National Book Award for <em>Tree of Smoke</em>, died Thursday.

Denis Johnson, Author Who Wrote Of The 'Painfully Beautiful,' Dies At 67

The National Book Award-winning novelist was perhaps best known for Jesus' Son, a book of interwoven stories focused on the lives of addicts. A spokesman for his publisher tells NPR he died Wednesday.

Texas Teachers Give Student 'Most Likely To Become A Terrorist' Award

The Channelview Independent School District has apologized for the "poor attempt to poke fun" after 13-year-old honors student Lizeth Villanueva received the award.

Working To End Euthanasia Of Healthy Cats And Dogs In Florida

Drew Mello talks with Christina Hunter with Second Life Animal Sanctuaries.Second Life will be having a Peace, Love & Ballroom dance competition…

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