Australians head to the polls Saturday in election overshadowed by Trump
Australia heads to the polls on Saturday in an election overshadowed by President Trump. Will concerns over Trump's policies drive an outcome similar to what happened in Canada's elections?
Federal Charges Escalate Sex Abuse Case Against Singer R. Kelly
Federal agents have arrested singer R Kelly on a 13-count indictment, including possessing child pornography. Kelly was already under indictment in Illinois on state charges.
Republican Strategist Offers Analysis On Week's Political News
Steve Inskeep talks to GOP strategist Mike Murphy about Labor Secretary Alex Acosta's resignation as well as President Trump and the 2020 census citizenship question.
Congressman Jamie Raskin Discusses ICE Raids Planned For This Weekend
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., about nationwide raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that may begin this weekend.
NASA Moves Forward With Plans For Multi-Billion-Dollar Moon Rocket
NASA is building its most powerful rocket ever, a moon rocket, which will cost billions of dollars. But the effort has sparked debate about whether NASA should rely on cheaper, commercial rockers.
League Of United Latin American Citizens Holds Presidential Contenders Town Hall
Democratic presidential candidates addressed the nation's oldest Latino civil rights group, where immigration policy and President Trump's record were top issues.
Man Survives Being Swept Over Niagara Falls
A man climbed over a retaining wall into the water. He was swept over Horseshoe Falls — plunging 188 feet. Police found him a bit downriver with no serious injuries.
Barbie's Homage To David Bowie, 50 Years After 'Space Oddity'
To honor the anniversary, Mattel has come out with a Bowie Barbie that channels the pop icon's alter ego Ziggy Stardust. She's got the red mullet, gold makeup and the iconic metallic spacesuit.
Trump Administration Backs Off Adding Citizenship Question To Census
The Trump administration says it is done trying to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. Instead, President Trump will sign an executive order to get U.S. agencies to share citizenship data.
Digital Tax Passed In France Is Aimed At U.S. Tech Giants
French lawmakers have approved a tax on digital companies that will affect U.S. technology behemoths such as Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple. The U.S. government is threatening to retaliate.
Heavy Rain Predicted To Fall Across Louisiana Over The Weekend
Rachel Martin talks to Casey Tingle, deputy director of the Louisiana governor's emergency preparedness office, about Tropical Storm Barry which is threatening the state.