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2 More Top FIFA Officials Arrested, 16 Indicted In Corruption Probe

Swiss police, on behalf of U.S. authorities, arrested soccer federation Vice Presidents Alfredo Hawit and Juan Angel Napout in Zurich. Altogether, 27 officials are now named in the indictment.

Federal Jury Hands Down Rare Conviction For Coal Executive

A federal jury has convicted former Massy Energy CEO Don Blankenship for conspiring to willfully violate mine safety standards at the site of a 2010 explosion that killed 29 people.

Nobel laureate David Baltimore of Caltech speaks to reporters at the National Academy of Sciences international summit on human gene editing, on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. Hundreds of scientists and ethicists from around the world debating how to deal with technology that makes it easy to edit the human genetic code.

Scientists Debate How Far To Go In Editing Human Genes

The unusual meeting was called to consider a ban on certain uses of a new technique that can make precise changes in DNA. The main concern is altering genes in human sperm, eggs and embryos.

Cars drive past a banner of Saudi Arabia's King Salman that reads, "Salman, we hear and obey," near Mecca on Sept. 17. A drop in oil revenue is forcing Saudi Arabia to consider cuts to social programs. The Saudis have declined to cut production, a move that would likely drive up prices, but could also cost the country its current share of the world oil market.

As Saudi Arabia Battles Its Oil Rivals, Prices Are Expected To Stay Low

The Saudis could push up world oil prices by cutting their production. But they seem to feel that would mostly help their rivals, like Iran and Russia. So the Saudis are expected to keep pumping away.

Former Vice President Dick Cheney, along with his wife and grandchildren, look on after Cheney's bust was unveiled at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday.

Dick Cheney's Bust Unveiled At The Capitol, As He's Lightly Roasted

Former Vice President Dick Cheney returned to the U.S. Capitol on Thursday for a ceremony honoring his service as president of the Senate. Former President George W. Bush was among those honoring him.

Ali Rezaian, brother of <em>Washington Post</em> journalist Jason Rezaian — who has now been imprisoned in Iran for 500 days — brings a petition to the Iranian Mission to the United Nations calling for his brother's immediate release.

With Jason Rezaian Jailed For 500 Days, His Brother Visits Iran's Mission At U.N.

Ali Rezaian brought to Iran's Mission at the United Nations a petition for his brother's release that has been signed by 500,000 people.

Names Of San Bernardino Shooting Victims Released

NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Matt Guilhem of member station KVCR about the San Bernardino shooting victims. The county sheriff's office has officially released all 14 names.

Women In The U.S. Military May Serve In Combat Posts, Pentagon Says

Defense Secretary Carter announced all combat positions will be open to qualified women. Steve Inskeep talks to Army veteran Emily Miller, who was an officer attached to a regiment in Afghanistan.

Family Impacted By Gun Violence Starts Research Foundation

Jeremy Richman's daughter was killed in the Sandy Hook school shooting in Newtown, Ct. He and his wife research the forces that increase a person's risk of violence. He talks to Steve Inskeep.

An Egyptian forensic expert checks the gate of the nightclub that was attacked in Cairo Friday. At least 16 people were killed in the attack.

Deadly Cairo Firebombing Attack Is Deemed Result Of A Fight

Police say the attack that killed 16 people followed a dispute between employees of the club and some young men.

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