Leila Fadel appears in the following:
More Than 50 People Are Dead After Mass Shooting In Las Vegas
Monday, October 02, 2017
At least two of the dead are off-duty police officers. More than 200 people have been injured. The big questions is why did the shooter open fire during this particular concert?
Many Muslim Travelers Are Anxious After Latest Travel Restrictions
Thursday, September 28, 2017
The White House's latest travel ban revision was meant to calm concerns over anti-Muslim bias. But for nearly two decades, traveling while Muslim has ranged from uncomfortable to frightening for many.
Hurricane Irma Recovery Highlights Stark Divide Between Rich And Poor
Friday, September 15, 2017
In southwest Florida, the rich and poor live not far from each other. But how they experienced Hurricane Irma and its aftermath are worlds apart.
Hurricane Irma Mostly Spares Tampa Bay Area Of Florida
Monday, September 11, 2017
More than a third of the state of Florida was ordered to evacuate in anticipation of mass devastation from Hurricane Irma, but the hurricane morphed to a tropical storm. In the Tampa Bay area, people returned home on Monday and found a lot of their stuff intact and wondering if Florida officials overreacted.
Irma Weakens But Still Packs A Punch As It Moves Toward Georgia
Monday, September 11, 2017
Irma was a Category 1 hurricane when it struck the Tampa Bay region. The storm continues to move north — leaving destruction and power outages in its wake.
Hurricane Irma Evacuations Force Difficult Decisions
Saturday, September 09, 2017
People in Florida have been preparing for Hurricane Irma. Some have evacuated, while others are taking shelter. And some are even trying to go on with their vacations.
For Some Latino Voters, DACA Is Just The Latest Blow From Trump
Wednesday, September 06, 2017
By ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival program, pardoning Sheriff Joe Arpaio and planning to build a border wall, Trump could be turning away voters in immigrant-rich states like Nevada.
University Of Nevada-Reno Won't Dismiss Student In Viral Charlottesville Rally Photo
Thursday, August 24, 2017
A University of Nevada, Reno, student became the poster child of the white supremacist march in Charlottesville, after his picture went viral. Despite pressure to kick him out, the school says he'll stay.
Between Swimming And S'mores, Young Muslim Campers Learn To Cope With Rising Hate
Thursday, August 17, 2017
The 55-year-old Muslim Youth Camp is taking on new meaning as a temporary respite for today's new generation in the current political climate.
Taylor Swift Wins Groping Suit Against Ex-Radio Host
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
A jury in Denver found fully in pop singer Taylor Swift's favor Monday, delivering a unanimous verdict in a trial over whether she was groped by a former radio host during a Denver meet-and-greet.
Jury Rules In Favor Of Taylor Swift In Groping Lawsuit
Monday, August 14, 2017
The jury ruled in favor of the pop superstar on Monday, in a high profile case in which she accused a Denver radio disc jockey of groping her. Swift did not report the incident at the time in 2013.
Jury Begins Deliberations In Taylor Swift Groping Trial
Monday, August 14, 2017
A jury hears closing arguments and may render a verdict on countersuits between Taylor Swift and a Denver disc jockey who allegedly groped her at a publicity event. A judge threw out the disc jockey's claim that Swift unfairly had him fired, but the case continues against her mother and others on her team.
Feds Arrest Man Credited With Helping To Stop Ransomware Attack
Thursday, August 03, 2017
The Justice Department alleges Marcus Hutchins, who is said to have short-circuited WannaCry's global attack, created another malware program. His supporters say DOJ couldn't be more wrong.
Muslims In The U.S. Face Increased Discrimination, PEW Report Says
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
A newly-released poll from the Pew Research Center finds Muslims in the U.S. are facing increased discrimination but are optimistic about being both Muslim and American.
Reporting From Egypt On The Day 'There Was A Rip In The Fabric Of Society'
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
For more than five years, NPR's Leila Fadel has been reporting from Cairo. She looks back on that time — from the optimism she arrived with to the massacre that tore Egyptian society apart.
Egyptian Woman Goes From Protests To Pizza
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
An Egyptian activist who once took to the streets to help topple a dictator now works organizing rural women in small business and pizza making. The country is too dangerous for political activism.
As Egypt's Jails Fill, Growing Fears Of A Rise In Radicalization
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Unprecedented numbers of political prisoners in Egypt's jails could lead to a supersized version of an old problem: inmates becoming radicalized. "In jail, they become ISIS," says a former prisoner.
Threats to Tunisia's Young Democracy
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
How is Tunisia's democracy holding up five years after the Arab Spring?
Egypt And Turkey: Why A Coup Succeeded In One And Failed In The Other
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Both countries have strong militaries wary of conservative Muslim politicians. But as a wealthier, more middle-class country, Turkey rose up when elements of the military tried to take over.
Fear Grips Turkey Amid Government Crackdown After Failed Coup
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Most Turks are afraid to speak out after last week's failed coup. Tens of thousands have been detained. A family looks for their missing soldier son, saying he didn't know he was being used in a plot.
