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Two evangelical Christian leaders, Jim Wallis and Hershael York, speak with NPR's Michel Martin about what they see as a crisis of spirituality in the current political climate.

The Trump administration will make a decision this week on whether to keep the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv or move it to Jerusalem. The outcome of that decision could have major international implications.

Cyntoia Brown's case has resurfaced into the national spotlight, calling into question how the U.S. justice system handles juvenile cases, particularly those involving girls of color.

Steve Inskeep talks to Preet Bharara, the former U.S. Attorney fired by President Trump, on Michael Flynn's guilty plea and the special counsel investigation into Russia's election meddling.

Rachel Martin talks with Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland about the Senate tax bill and the impact he expects for Americans.

When a drug-sniffing dog alerts, it usually gives police the right to conduct a search. But how do you know a drug-sniffing dog actually detected the scent of something illegal?

Astronauts at the International Space Station sent down video of pizza night. Without gravity, they made pizza tossing look like a slow game of Frisbee.

Police say the man who killed 26 people was identified as Devin Patrick Kelly of New Braunfels. He previously served in the U.S. Air Force from 2010 until he received a bad conduct discharge in 2014.

British soul singer Sam Smith's debut LP, In The Lonely Hour, showcased his remarkable voice. It was one of the best-selling records of 2014, won four Grammys, and drew comparisons to Adele. His second collection is titled The Thrill Of It All. Music critic Will Hermes says each track on the record is elevated by Smith's voice into something magnificent, that feels vintage, and at the same time, brand new.

Voter confidence was shaken by revelations that Russia targeted election systems in at least 21 states last year. A year later, efforts to tighten voting cybersecurity is making some progress.