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Colombia's government head of negotiators Humberto de la Calle (second to the left), speaks next to the delegation members prior to boarding a plane to Oslo, Norway, on Tuesday.

Colombia, Rebel Group Will Continue Peace Talks In Cuba

The talks have the potential of ending the longest-running war in the Western Hemisphere. But during a press conference, it was clear the road to peace would be bumpy.

Florida Officials Investigate Fake Voter Eligibility Letters

It's a sign that Election Day is getting closer: increasing reports of efforts to intimidate or mislead voters. Letters from an unknown source have been sent to voters in at least 20 Florida counties questioning their citizenship and eligibility to vote.

Liz Shuler will serve as president of AFL-CIO till June 2022 after being elected by the federation's executive council. She replaces longtime labor leader Richard Trumka who died unexpectedly earlier this month.

Liz Shuler Becomes The 1st Woman To Lead The AFL-CIO

Shuler will serve as president of the AFL-CIO until June 2022. The union's No. 2 official replaces longtime labor leader Richard Trumka, who died earlier this month.

Then-President Donald Trump attends a rally in support of Georgia Republican senators in December 2020.

Senate report details Trump's efforts to use DOJ to overturn election results

The report from the panel's Democratic majority documents the chaotic final weeks of Trump's presidency following his loss to Joe Biden.

Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebel commander Jesus Santrich flashes a victory hand signal at the end of a news conference in Bogota, Colombia, in 2016.

Former FARC Leader Arrested In Colombia On U.S. Drug Warrant

The former rebel commander and top peace negotiator known as Jesus Santrich is accused of conspiring to smuggle $15 million worth of cocaine into the U.S.

Watching the sun rise from a mountain summit is a special summer delight. To make it happen, you have to start the hike in the dark.

A sunrise trek to a mountain fire tower

For decades, the fire towers in New York's Adirondack Mountains defended the wilderness against fires. The soaring structures offer a vantage point high above summits to take in beautiful sunrises.

Booker Prize Goes to Banville's 'The Sea'

Britain's top literary honor, the Man Booker Prize, has been awarded to Irish author John Banville's 14th novel, The Sea. He beat high-profile competition including Julian Barnes, Kazuo Ishiguro and Zadie Smith.

AfroCubism: Giants At Play, United By Music

The creative minds behind Buena Vista Social Club have guided an effort by Cuban and African musicians to create a new album, AfroCubism. Deep history underlies the musical interplay on the record, as well as a surprising number of similarities.

Lance Cpl. Chris Garcia and other members of Golf Company cross an irrigation ditch as the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment moves into Helmand province in July during a major offensive against the Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan.

Dexter Filkins: Afghanistan's 'Make Or Break' Time

New York Times foreign correspondent Dexter Filkins has just returned from Afghanistan. He discusses what he's seen since the recent troop surge and explains the challenges the U.S. faces in trying to drive the Taliban out of the country.

Defending Champs Bounced from NCAA Tournament

Defending champion North Carolina suffered a shocking loss to George Mason in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, seeing its dreams of another title end in the second round. Steve Inskeep talks to commentator John Feinstein about the first weekend of March Madness.

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