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President Trump arrives to speak at an election rally in Murphysboro, Ill., on Oct. 27. He is doing a slew of events leading up to Election Day.

Trump Continues Rhetoric On Immigration Ahead Of Election

President Trump held a campaign rally in Florida on Wednesday — the first of 11 he is planning in the next six days. His immigration message may help GOP Senate candidates but hurt in House races.

David Letterman, pictured here in January 1982, premiered <em>Late Night With David Letterman</em> just a few months after his <em>Fresh Air</em> interview.

Letterman And 'Tonight' Vet Go Behind The Scenes Of Late Night

Fresh Air kicks off its late night TV theme week with a 1981 David Letterman interview, in which the host describes how late night TV changed the comedy business, and a 1988 interview with one-time Tonight Show executive producer Fred de Cordova.

Fans cheer the DC Current Ultimate Frisbee team during their game against the New York Rumble on June 23 at Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, Va. The fan base for this sport has grown in recent years, with the average attendance at professional games around 500 people.

New Pro League Tosses Its Disc Into The Frisbee Game

Major League Ultimate, the second professional Ultimate Frisbee league in the U.S., finished its first season on Sunday. But some in the Ultimate Frisbee community say the league's new rules deviate too far from the game's roots.

South Africa's Nelson Mandela was one of the few figures who managed to make the transition from liberation leader to successful politician and president.

Mandela: A Rare Success As Liberation Leader And President

The transition from one role to the other is difficult, and many have failed making the attempt. Nelson Mandela was a rare example who succeeded in both jobs. In addition, he willingly stepped down after one term in office, setting an example for a young democracy.

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford leaves his office after councilors passed motions Monday to limit his powers.

Beyond The Caricature: 5 Things To Know About Mayor Rob Ford

Since the Toronto mayor admitted to smoking crack, he's been portrayed as a bumbling, error-prone addict, whose everyman persona has helped him maintain his popularity in Canada's most populous city. But we wondered: Who is Rob Ford really?

Harvey Mudd College President Maria Klawe talks to a group of newly admitted students on the campus in Claremont, Calif. Klawe has had a great deal of success getting more women involved in computing.

How One College Is Closing The Computer Science Gender Gap

At Harvey Mudd College in California, about 40 percent of the computer science majors are women. That's far more than at any other co-ed school. And it's thanks in large part to the school's president, Maria Klawe. She has worked hard to keep women interested in computer science and empower them to succeed in the field.

People dance and cheer in Tahrir Square on July 4, the day after former Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, the country's first democratically elected president, was ousted from power on July 4, 2013 in Cairo, Egypt.

Egypt Begins Dangerous New Phase As Interim Leader Steps In

The coup that removed democratically elected President Mohammed Morsi from office sets the stage for what could be violent protests by his supporters. Interim leader Adly Mansour is supposed to be in office only until new elections can be held.

Silver Lake Elementary School in Middletown, Del., has begun implementing the national Common Core State Standards for academics. The GOP largely backs the standards that are rolling out in 45 states, but Tea Party conservatives have been critical — and liberals increasingly have the same complaints.

Political Rivals Find Common Ground Over Common Core

Tea Party conservatives and some liberals agree on key criticisms as the new education standards roll out in 45 states: that they're a one-size-fits-all approach, create a de facto national curriculum, put too much emphasis on standardized tests and undermine teacher autonomy.

Mike Buchanan gives his presentation, "Let's Get Political," at the International Conference on Men's Issues, held in June near Detroit. Buchanan founded a political party in the U.K., Justice for Men & Boys, in 2013.

For Men's Rights Groups, Feminism Has Come At The Expense Of Men

Men's rights movement leaders say they're pushing back against the excesses of feminism and highlighting the problems of men and boys. Critics argue that misogyny is lurking just below the surface.

Trump Finds Benefits With Officials Working In Acting Positions

Rachel Martin talks to Andrew Card, former chief-of-staff to President George W. Bush, about the impact of the Trump administration turnover. Card says it's disrupting to the cadence of government.

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