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President Trump listens as Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg speaks at a joint news conference Wednesday. At an Oval Office meeting on immigration policy, Trump said the U.S. should want more people from countries like Norway, disparaging Haiti and what he called "shithole countries" in Africa.

'Racist' And 'Shameful': How Other Countries Are Responding To Trump's Slur

The African Union was "frankly alarmed" by President Trump's comments. Haiti said they were "misguided," while the U.N. called them "racist." And around the world, officials are asking for clarity.

Spain Struggles To Balance National Security With Free Speech

Spain suffered Europe's worst Islamist bombing in 2004, but has avoided a major attack since — an accomplishment some analysts say is thanks to security systems left from the Franco-era police state.

Talib Kweli's latest album, <em>Radio Silence</em>, is out Nov. 17.

Talib Kweli Speaks Through 'Radio Silence'

The rapper discusses speaking out on racism, the changing value of radio play in hip-hop and his latest album's tribute to Bresha Meadows.

Wilmot Collins, the next mayor of Helena, Montana, came to the U.S. as a refugee during Liberia's civil war. Refugees are "not bloodsuckers," he says. "We are not just here to consume the resources. We provide for the economy."

How A Liberian Refugee Got To Be A Montana Mayor

Wilmot Collins will be sworn in on January 2. His victory in the mayoral election in Helena has made headlines the world over.

Christy Torres of Foundations Communities in Austin contacts people who bought insurance on Healthcare.Gov. to tell them it's almost time to renew.

With Federal Funds Cut, Others Must Lead Health Insurance Sign-Up Efforts

Since the Trump administration slashed outreach funds and shortened the enrollment period to sign up for Affordable Care Act plans, local groups struggle to get the word out to Latinos and others.

Glenn Simpson, former <em>Wall Street Journal</em> journalist and co-founder of the research firm Fusion GPS, during his arrival for a scheduled appearance before a closed House Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 14, 2017.

The Russia Investigations: Is 'Infiltration' The New 'Collusion'?

An interview transcript raises new questions about Russian infiltration of U.S. political organizations. A key Trump aide passes on a Capitol Hill appearance. And is Mueller funded during shutdown?

Glenn Simpson, former Wall Street Journal journalist and co-founder of the research firm Fusion GPS, during his arrival for a scheduled appearance before a closed House Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 14, 2017.

The Russia Investigations: Is 'Infiltration' The New 'Collusion?'

An interview transcript raises new questions about Russian infiltration of U.S. political organizations. A key Trump aide passes on a Capitol Hill appearance. And is Mueller funded during shutdown?

Making A New American Nutcracker

Airs Monday, Dec. 23, 2019 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is shown on TV at the Seoul Railway Station in South Korea on Sunday, when North Korea test-launched a "medium long-range" missile that landed in the Sea of Japan â a direct challenge to the new South Korean president.

North Korea Celebrates Test Of New, Long-Range Missile

North Korean state media said Monday that the missile Pyongyang launched a day ago is a new weapon, able to carry a heavy nuclear warhead to unprecedented distances — possibly as far as U.S. soil.

Special counsel Robert Mueller (C) leaves after a closed meeting with members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on June 21, 2017, at the Capitol in Washington, D.C.

3 Ways Trump Or His Allies Might Try To Disrupt The Mueller Russia Probe

Republican allies of the White House are setting the stage to disrupt the investigation of Russia special counsel Robert Mueller. Here are some ways they might try — and why it will be difficult.

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