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While Kolkata still grapples with poverty and economic uncertainty, it is also one of India's more affordable and safer cities. It's embarking on ambitious infrastructure projects.

Kolkata Isn't Just The City Of Mother Teresa

She truly embraced the suffering that was often ignored. But that's not all there is to Kolkata.

President Obama speaks as Terry Cunningham of the International Association of Chiefs of Police listens July 13 during a conversation on community policing and criminal justice at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington.

Will Dallas And Baton Rouge Set Back Police Reform Efforts?

Advocates of police reform say there's been real progress since the Ferguson, Mo., protests, but both sides worry about how to keep that process going after recent, deadly attacks targeting police.

Supporters gather in front of Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy headquarters on Sunday, in Yangon, Myanmar.

Myanmar Election: Suu Kyi's Party Poised For 2nd Term

Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy appear set to remain in power after Sunday's general election, which is largely seen as a referendum on Suu Kyi's first term.

A city street is closed this month for repairs and upgrades in Orlando, Fla. As part of an infrastructure proposal by the Biden administration, $115 billion is earmarked to modernize bridges, highways and roads.

Biden Claims GOP Voters Support His Infrastructure Plan; Poll Shows They Don't

An NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds most support the plan, but three-quarters of Republicans do not. "Listen to your constituents," President Biden says, but that may mean little to no GOP votes.

In Russia's Shadow, U.S. Military Bulks Up European Presence

Thousands of troops from 20 nations led by the U.S. have been carrying out essentially one-sided warfare for most of the past month in southeast Europe.

Uniforms of the New York Yankees will be among those getting a personality infusion during Major League Baseball's Players Weekend later this month.

Baseball Hopes Players Weekend Will Bring New Spark To The Traditional Game

Players of the traditionally conservative sport will bust loose with "uniquely colored and designed" gear, including nicknames on their jerseys. The teams hope to sell a bunch of that merchandise too.

Senate intelligence committee Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., praised the work of state and local election officials in the past few years, but said, "There is still much work that remains to be done."

Senate Intel Committee Unveils Election Security Report In Wake Of Mueller Hearings

The report appeared as the 2020 presidential race gets underway in what promises to be a bitter and divisive battle and after the former special counsel said to expect continued Russian interference.

Democrats Blast DeWine Gas Tax Hike, But He Says It's Necessary

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine has found himself in a tough position right at the start of his administration – having to raise a tax that hits most...

Documenting The Documenters In Afghanistan: 'Not An Easy Job'

The documentary Frame by Frame tells the story of four photographers working in Afghanistan. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with director Alexandria Bombach and, from Kabul, photojournalist Farzana Wahidy.

Rep. Fred Upton discusses the date of the infrastructure bill

NPR's Noel King speaks with Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI) about the role of bipartisanship on deals like infrastructure and the budget.

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