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Syrian Strife Draws In Neighbors, Global Players

6.16.13 at 8:45am by Scott Neuman

Iran, Israel, Russia and Saudi Arabia are among the key global stakeholders in the conflict that has taken an estimated 93,000 lives. Here's a look at what some of them stand to gain — or lose.

Iran's President-Elect Meets With Caution In West

6.16.13 at 8:45am by Scott Neuman

Hasan Rowhani is likely to be friendlier than his predecessor, but the U.S. and Israel have reacted with caution knowing that as president he will have little control over Iran's nuclear program.

Coping On Father's Day Without Dad

6.16.13 at 7:00am by Marc Silver

Teens who've lost a dad to cancer are a lonely bunch on Father's Day. But when some of these teenagers bare their souls, it turns out they have learned lessons that make them wise beyond their years.

Burning Down The House: Artistic Freedom Under Fire In Egypt

6.16.13 at 5:15am by Dina Salah ElDin

The director of Cairo's Opera House has been sacked, sparking protests and a sit-in at the Culture Ministry. Egyptian artists say there's a culture war underway, pitting secularists against the Islamist administration of President Mohamed Morsi.

Why Both Sides Want Gay Marriage Settled By The States

6.16.13 at 5:15am by Alan Greenblatt

The Supreme Court may rule on same-sex marriage this week, but up until now, the battle has largely played out at the state level. Advocates both for and against say they're glad the issue didn't reach the court any sooner.

My Father, The Pilot

6.16.13 at 5:15am by Monique Parsons

We tend to think we have our parents figured out, but we often don't. Reporter Monique Parsons knew her dad as a mild-mannered avocado farmer who rarely strayed from home. On this Father's Day, Parsons tells the story of how she discovered that her father was actually a fearless pilot.

U.S. Diplomat Reflects On A Life Lived In Other Lands

6.16.13 at 5:15am by NPR Staff

Weekend Edition Sunday host Rachel Martin speaks to former U.S. ambassador Ryan Crocker for the Sunday Conversation as he reflects on his career and the specific dangers of the life of an American diplomat in the Muslim world.

Water Wars: Who Controls The Flow?

6.15.13 at 7:30pm by NPR Staff

So often, we take water for granted. But it's not always where we need it, or there when we need it. Two rivers on opposite sides of the country — the Chattahoochee in the South and the Klamath in the far West — may provide lessons for the inevitable and growing dispute over how we manage our most precious resource.

Fighting Unwanted Cat Calls, One Poster At A Time

6.15.13 at 5:45pm by Stephen Nessen

For women on city streets, unwanted attention from men often comes in the form of cat calls, whistles and roving eyes. New York artist Tatayana Fazlalizadeh says she's had enough and is taking her art to the streets.

5 Things To Know About Syria's Rebels

6.15.13 at 4:00pm by Greg Myre

The Syrian war has been raging for two years, yet the rebel fighters are relatively unknown. The U.S. decision to provide weapons will put a spotlight on the rebels, who cover a broad spectrum, from secular nationalists to Islamist extremists.

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