How Ukraine pulled off its drone attack on valuable Russian warplanes
Ukraine has carried many highly creative drone attacks against Russia. Now, they've destroyed some of Russia's most valuable warplanes, parked at military bases deep inside Russia.
Vatican Starts 4-Day Summit On Clergy Sex Abuse
The Vatican started a four-day summit on Thursday that focuses on clergy sex abuse. Pope Francis called for the event following revelations of abuse and cover-ups around the globe.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Closes Country's Brazilian Border
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro ordered the closing of the country's border with Brazil in an effort to stop the flow of humanitarian aid coming into the country.
Toothless Flies Into Theaters For 'How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World'
Hiccup and Toothless will return to theaters this weekend when the conclusion of the animated How To Train Your Dragon trilogy takes viewers to a hidden world.
What A Surge Of Teacher Strikes Nationwide Do And Don't Have In Common
Teachers are striking in Oakland, Calif. and West Virginia, continuing a nationwide trend of teachers' strikes over the past year. Here's what these strikes do and don't have in common.
Trump Administration Shifted Resources Away From Border Smuggling Investigations
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with ProPublica's Sebastian Rotella on his reporting that the Trump administration shifted resources away from border smuggling investigations and toward more deportations.
Roger Stone Apologizes To Judge After Criticizing Her On Instagram
Roger Stone apologized to Federal Judge Amy Berman Jackson, who is presiding over his case, after criticizing her on Instagram. In court Thursday, Stone will learn what Jackson makes of his actions.
Federal Investigators Thwart Potentially Massive Terrorist Attack
Federal investigators have thwarted a potentially massive terrorist attack, after discovering a stockpile of weapons in Maryland. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Washington Post reporter Lynh Bui.
Terence Blanchard, Longtime Composer For Spike Lee, On His First Oscar Nomination
Terence Blanchard received his first Oscar nomination for the BlacKkKlansman score. The 56-year-old jazz trumpeter from New Orleans has been Spike Lee's right-hand composer since Jungle Fever in 1991.
Chicago Police Say Actor Jussie Smollett Is Now A Suspect For Filing False Report
The Chicago Police Department issued a statement Wednesday saying actor and musician Jussie Smollett is now a suspect for filing a false police report in the attack he alleged happened last month.