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Understanding elephant communication
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with biologist Vesta Eleuteri regarding a study she authored about elephant communication.
How Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo Did On His First Official Trip As Chief Diplomat
by Michele Kelemen
Mike Pompeo, the newly-minted secretary of state spent his first full day on the job at a NATO meeting in Brussels. It's his first official trip in the role as America's chief diplomat.
Take A Ride On These Private Railroad Cars Known As 'Yachts On Rails'
by Jordan Salama
There's a form of railroad travel that few people ever see: private railroad cars, which attach to normally-scheduled Amtrak trains and pull riders paying top-dollar across the country. Jordan Salama took a ride on one, traveling between Chicago and Huntington, W.V., to bring us the story of these "yachts on rails."
NBC Culture Questioned As Former Anchor Tom Brokaw Faces Sexual Harassment Allegations
by David Folkenflik
Former NBC News Anchor Tom Brokaw is the latest to be accused of sexual harassment allegations at the network, as reports raise new questions about the workplace culture at NBC.
Intelligence Analyst Weighs In On Videos Of The North And South Korean Leaders
Photos and footage of the North Korean leader are rare. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to Mieke Eoyang of Third Way about what intelligence analysts might glean from the video of the historic Korean summit.
Week In Politics: Scott Pruitt's Work At The EPA, The Korean Summit And Ronny Jackson
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and Mary Katharine Ham of The Federalist about the political news of the week including the Korea summit, EPA administrator Scott Pruitt and Ronny Jackson's withdrawal as VA nominee.
Why Former CIA Director John Brennan's Criticism Of Trump Is Extremely Rare
by Mary Louise Kelly
Former CIA Director John Brennan is out of the agency but not the public eye. He's made a point of attacking President Trump ever since his Inauguration. Critics say that can sow discord, but Brennan says he's doing what he thinks is right.
Group Of Central Americans Seeking Asylum Reach U.S.-Mexico Border
by Jean Guerrero
A much diminished group of 200 to 300 asylum seekers are straggling into Tijuana, with the bulk arriving Friday. On Sunday, they plan to approach and cross the U.S. border and ask for asylum. The Justice Department has directed U.S. Attorneys to "take immediate action" to send judges and prosecutors to the border to adjudicate cases quickly.