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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Sayed Ikram Afzali, executive director of Integrity Watch Afghanistan, about the report released Wednesday about the corruption in Afghanistan and how it contributes to violent conflicts there.

Seven of the arrests took place in Oregon, and one man turned himself in to authorities in Arizona. At least 10 people reportedly are believed to be occupying the federal wildlife refuge.

Experts say interim CEOs are in greater demand these days. Some say the role is changing, and companies are increasingly turning to temporary leaders to overhaul their businesses.

Lee Sedol has lost three games in a row to Google's AlphaGo program, which means the program has officially defeated the human. Lee said the pressure was intense, and he felt "powerless."

Republicans say the NIH should switch funds from Ebola research to fighting Zika virusi, instead, but NIH officials balk. And a company prepares to test genetically engineered mosquitoes in Florida.

Venezuela is in freefall. There's no food, medicine or power. The president is accusing the U.S. of instigating the shortages through what he claims is economic sabotage. The U.S. is warning of a possible coup in the South American nation.

The FDA says tacos, tamales and other foods made with corn masa flour can now be fortified with folic acid. The move is aimed at reducing severe brain defects in babies born to Hispanic women.

NPR film critic Bob Mondello has been listening to the Star Wars hype train. Here's why he isn't climbing aboard.

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is drawing big crowds in New Hampshire, where he's not just eyeing Donald Trump and Ted Cruz, but also hoping to wrap up after a strong showing in Iowa.

Linda Wertheimer gets a preview of today's South Carolina Republican primary from conservative radio host Mike Gallagher.