T.J. Raphael

About 200 years ago, British troops burned the White House in the midst of the War of 1812. Here, a British author commemorates the event—and its aftermath. 

The U.S. Open has a reputation of drawing noisier crowds, and while some players say a boisterous audience is energizing, not all athletes are equally appreciative of the extra decibels.

A recent survey finds that 75 percent of white Americans have no non-white friends. We look at the role historically segregated housing plays.

Last week, Pope Francis entered into a conversation about war and confronting evil. When he was asked about ISIS, Francis said that the militant group must be stopped.

Today, peace talks are underway in Minsk between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Petro O. Poroshenko. More than 2,000 people have died in the conflict so far.

Do we know who our friends are? Though the U.S. once considered bombing Syria, some say that aligning with President Bashar Al-Assad, who has been fighting ISIS, is a necessary evil.

A new investigation from Takeaway partner The New York Times finds that nursing homes frequently manipulate the Medicare ratings system to guarantee a five star rating.

Take a knee, news junkies—it's fantasy football season. Don't worry if you know jack about the game. Mark Duplass of "The League" stopped by to share his fantasy football tips.

The United States cannot examine the Ukrainian conflict through the same prism it's viewed wars in the Middle East. It may be time for the United States to take a more decisive stance. 

While centered in Napa, a 6.0 earthquake rocked the region over the weekend—it was the largest earthquake to hit the San Francisco area in 25 years. More than 100 people were injured.

Univision's Fernando Pizarro and KJZZ Reporter Kate Sheehy discuss ongoing deportations to Central America and the business community's influence on executive immigration reforms.

The longest continuously-serving American official in Iraq reflects on the country’s tumultuous future.  

Television loves Washington, and apparently so do viewers. We asked some inside-the-Beltway experts how 'VEEP' and 'House of Cards' stack up.  

The Takeaway considers some of the reasons for the recent violence in China's Xinjiang Province. 

Are you a newsie? Be smarter than your pals. Prep your dinner party factoids. Gauge your knowledge about what happened this week, as heard on The Takeaway.

When it comes to the war being waged against Ebola, women are on the front lines. According to the Liberian Ministry of Health, 75 percent of Ebola victims in Liberia are women.

Award-winning director Matthew Weiner discusses his new feature film “Are You Here," the success of "Mad Men," and the future of television.

Alaskan gubernatorial candidate Byron Mallott could become the state's first Native American governor, and only the second in the country's history.

The public often hears the refrain, "The United States of America does not negotiate with terrorists.”  But is it really true that the U.S. makes no concessions to hostage-takers?