Centrist wins over hard-right nationalist in Romania's presidential race
With nearly all ballots counted, Romanian voters have elected Bucharest's mayor, a centrist and pro-European Union candidate, as president, over the nationalist choice.
U.K. Auto Industry Worries Brexit Will Cause Economic Damage
The United Kingdom's once vibrant auto industry is in crisis, battered by falling sales in China, a collapse of demand for diesel in Europe and profound uncertainty surrounding Brexit.
Being Put On Hold Can Be A Pain. CVS To Update Its Hold Music
A Massachusetts doctor last year pleaded with CVS to change its on-hold music. A spokeswoman for the pharmacy chain says the company is in the process of updating its voice-response phone system.
Examining Civility In A Time Of Deepening Political Divisions
These days, the word civility can seem almost quaint. Do Americans even agree that it's something to strive for? We explore what civility — and incivility — mean in polarizing times.
News Brief: Boeing Plane Crash, Trump Budget, ISIS Territory
An Ethiopian Airlines crash raises concerns about a Boeing airliner. The White House's proposed budget reflects Trump's priorities. U.S. backed forces close in on the last ISIS stronghold in Syria.
Political Opponents Disagree Over Whether Migrant Influx Is A Crisis
Data show the number of people trying to get into the U.S. via the Southern border is at a 10-year high. Steve Inskeep talks to Doris Meissner, ex-head of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Manafort And Cohen Are Going To Prison But Will Trump Intervene?
Rachel Martin talks to former federal prosecutors Elie Honig and Kimberly Wehle about federal sentences, and the likelihood of pardons for President Trump associates Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen.
Lagarde Watches For Dark Clouds On The Economic Horizon
Steve Inskeep talks to Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, about the global economy, and the need to leverage the role of women in finance.
Assessing U.S. Accomplishments In The Fight Against ISIS In Syria
With the Islamic State almost forced out of Syria, has the U.S. met its objectives in the battle against ISIS? Steve Inskeep talks to Jasmine el Gamal, a former Middle East adviser at the Pentagon.
U.S. Businessman Sits In Pretrial Detention In Moscow
American Michael Calvey moved to Moscow 25 years ago and started one of Russia's most successful investment funds. He's in a Russian jail awaiting trial after a dispute with his business partners.
Drug War Spotlighted In Lead-Up To Philippine Midterms
The Philippines president insists on disclosing names of candidates allegedly linked to illegal drugs. Critics says it is a violation of the constitutional presumption of innocence.