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Ukraine's Jamala performs the song "1944" during the semifinals of the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm, Sweden, on Thursday.

Lightshows, Fire, Nudity, Glitter, Wolves: Welcome To Eurovision 2016

The Grand Finals of Europe's famous annual song competition are Saturday at 3 p.m. ET, and will be broadcast in the U.S. for the first time on Logo and LogoTV.com.

Director John Brennan Says CIA Will Not Torture Terror Suspects Again

CIA Director John Brennan says in a new interview that if he were ordered to torture detainees today — as presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would order if elected — Brennan and the agency would not comply. NPR explores the difficult legacy for Brennan and other intelligence officers of the George W. Bush-era actions by the CIA.

Coronavirus Aid Package Is In Turmoil In The Senate

The future of a coronavirus aid package that's likely to top $1 trillion is in limbo following the failure of a necessary procedural vote in the Senate. Senators aim to vote again Monday.

A Look Back At The Now-Suspended Presidential Campaign Of 'Mayor Pete'

Former South Bend, Ind. Mayor Pete Buttigieg suspended his presidential campaign Sunday night — but not before exceeding early expectations.

Deadline Closes In On Administration Regarding Iran Sanctions

President Trump is being urged by some top advisers to waive sanctions on Iran by a Friday deadline. Rachel Martin talks to Dennis Ross, who has advised four former presidents on the Middle East.

Looking Back On Rex Tillerson's Tumultuous Tenure As Secretary Of State

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Ambassador John Negroponte, former director of National Intelligence and Deputy Secretary of State, to review Secretary Rex Tillerson's tumultuous tenure at the top of the State Department and the legacy he'll leave there.

U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo during the quarterfinal match against Sweden at the 2016 Rio Olympics, the last match in which she played. Solo announced Thursday she is running for the U.S. Soccer presidency.

Hope Solo Announces She Is Running For U.S. Soccer Presidency

One of the goalkeeper's aims is to change America's "pay to play" youth soccer system. She joins a crowded field of contenders for the top post after Sunil Gulati announced he wouldn't run again.

Conservative Activists Target Republicans Who Oppose ACA Repeal

Steve Inskeep talks with Senate Conservatives Fund President Ken Cuccinelli, who is threatening to recruit conservative challengers to Republicans who vote against repealing the Affordable Care Act.

President Trump speaks about the passage of tax legislation on the South Lawn of the White House on Wednesday.

Trump Celebrates Legislative Win After Congress Passes $1.5 Trillion Tax Cut Bill

Congressional Republicans delivered on their first major legislative accomplishment of the Trump era on Wednesday, when the House voted 224-201 to pass the tax package.

Virginia's Gov. Ralph Northam speaks to supporters at a Democratic victory party in Richmond, Va., Tuesday. Democrats will control the Governor's mansion, and both chambers of the General Assembly for the first time since 1993.

As Democrats Prepare To Take Power In Virginia, Gov. Northam Focuses On Gun Control

Democrats will soon control Virginia for the first time since 1993. Gov. Ralph Northam tells NPR: "With a Democratic Senate and House, I believe we can move forward with common sense gun legislation."

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