How Trump may lean on personal ties with Gulf Arab leaders while in the Middle East
President Trump is on his way to the Mideast, where his personal ties with Gulf Arab rulers, family business deals and U.S. interests converge.
COVID-19 Is Hitting Indonesia Hard. Epidemiologists Say The Worst May Be Yet To Come
Indonesia, the world's fourth most populated nation, is overwhelmed by the pandemic. Critics of the government say it failed to take the virus seriously and kept the country open while it spread.
Local Journalist Says Erftstadt Area Has Never Seen Such Devastating Floods
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with German freelance journalist Holger Klein about the devastating flooding in Erftstadt, Germany, a town southwest of Cologne.
In A 'Berserk' Biopic, A 57-Year-Old Plays Celine Dion At Nearly Every Age — Even 12
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rachel Handler, features writer for Vulture and New York Magazine, about the unofficial Celine Dione biopic, Aline, which just screened at Cannes Festival.
Project Homekey Creates Homeless Housing Sites, Some Run By Native American Tribes
California's Project Homekey buys motels and turns them into housing for its homeless population. It's resulted in 94 new housing projects across the state. Three are run by Native American tribes.
Haiti Prepares State Funeral For President As Speculation Around Killing Swirls
Haiti is preparing a state funeral for its assassinated president as the national police force rejects speculation that the prime minister had a role in the killing.
Companies May Be Flagging Themselves For Hackers By Buying Cybersecurity Insurance
An uptick in ransomware attacks has led more companies to buy cybersecurity insurance. But some bad actors actually target companies with this coverage, figuring they'll be more likely to pay ransoms.
Right To Vote: In Minnesota, Lawmakers On Both Sides Seek Changes To Voting Process
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in Minnesota are putting forth bills to change the voting process in the state.
Sen. Blumenthal Calls For Accountability In FBI's Mishandled Nassar Investigation
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., on the FBI's mishandling of the investigation into abuse perpetrated by gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
Cuba's Internet Blackout Is The Country's Latest Attempt To Quiet Protests
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Luisa Yanez of the Miami Herald about the strategies Cuban officials have used to quiet unprecedented protests and calls for freedom.
Brazil's Bolsonaro Has Been Hospital For Intestinal Issues After 10 Days Of Hiccups
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has taken ill with intestinal problems, according to his office. The seriousness of his illness is not clear.
The Way The Government Measures Inflation Is More Hands-On Than You Probably Expect
The latest Consumer Price Index showed prices were up 5.4% compared to a year ago. But how exactly does the government track this number?