Deadly storms ravage parts of Missouri and Kentucky
Deadly storms last night caused deaths in Missouri and Kentucky and damaged homes and businesses.
Special Counsel Mueller Warns That Manafort And Gates Pose A Flight Risk
Special Counsel Robert Mueller is warning that Paul Manafort and Rick Gates pose a flight risk and is asking a judge to impose strict bail conditions on both of them. Gates and Manafort appeared before federal court on Thursday.
Federal Terrorism Charges Filed Against Suspect In NYC Terror Attack
The latest from New York, where prosecutors have filed federal terrorism charges against the suspect in Tuesday's terror attack. Mayor Bill de Blasio says he should "rot in prison for the rest of his life."
Trump's Public Comments In Tweets Could Affect Legal Cases
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Norman Reimer, the executive director of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers about whether Trump's tweets about ongoing cases, including Tuesday's terror attack in New York City, could complicate those cases.
'Thor: Ragnarok' Pokes Fun At Itself While Being The Best Thor Film Yet
Marvel's hammer-throwing superhero is back in Thor: Ragnarok. NPR's Bob Mondello says there are whole worlds at stake in the latest film, and Thor gets some help from the Hulk and his sibling-rival, Loki.
How Should We Build And Design Cities To Make It Tougher For Terrorists To Hurt People?
This week's terror attack in Manhattan prompts a question: Can a city do anything to stop a truck attack? NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with architect Thomas Vonier about how we can better design big cities to make it harder for terrorists to harm people.
Why A Chinese Company Invested Billions Of Dollars In The U.S.
A mysterious Chinese company has invested billions of dollars in the U.S. during a two-year span. Planet Money reporters dig into the background of the HNA group, and what they find illustrates vast fault lines in China's economy.
Not All Republicans On Board With Proposed Tax Plan
The Republicans rolled out their tax plan on Thursday, but not every Republican is on board. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Congressman Leonard Lance, R-N.J., about why he isn't satisfied.
Houston Celebrates First-Ever World Series Win After Astros Clinch Championship
Houston is celebrating its first-ever World Series victory after a thrilling conclusion to the baseball season against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The victory energized residents still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey's flooding.
5 Argentines Killed In NYC Terrorist Attack
Five of the eight people killed in a truck attack were celebrating the 30th anniversary of their high school graduation. NPR looks at how their town, Rosario, Argentina, is reacting to their deaths.
How Russia Used Facebook To Organize 2 Sets Of Protesters
Facebook, Google and Twitter appeared in a Capitol Hill marathon before Senate and House Intelligence Committees. The public got a clearer view of how Russia operated online to interfere in 2016.