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.
As Funerals Begin, Alabama Church Helps Families Move Past Deadly Tornado
President Trump heads to Alabama on Friday to assess the tornado damage. Funerals also begin for the 23 people killed. Rachel Martin talks to Jeff Myers, senior pastor at First Baptist Church Opelika.
Voters Have To Wade Through Fraud Rhetoric To Get To The Truth
Some politicians claim that voter fraud is widespread. That phrase is often used more to advance political goals than anything else. Election officials say it undermines confidence in elections.
Putting Paul Manafort's Prison Sentence Into Perspective
The 47-month prison sentence was far less than what guidelines recommend. Rachel Martin talks to ex-federal prosecutor and Georgetown University Law professor Paul Butler about sentencing disparities.
'Quiet': A Global Anthem For Victims Of Sexual Harassment And Abuse
Artist MILCK talks about "Quiet," her song that became an anthem for women's groups around the world. (This piece initially aired Jan. 14, 2019 on All Things Considered).
Canada And Norway Come Out Winners In Moose Statue Debate
Leaders from the cities involved reportedly agreed that Canada will reclaim the title of largest moose statue, pending enhancements to its antlers. Norway's will be known as the most attractive.
Officials In Saddle River, N.J., May Crack Down On Barking Dogs
Lawmakers proposed an ordinance against continuous barking. If your dog barks for 20 minutes straight, you could be fined — or even jailed.
Planet Money Corrects Misconceptions About China's Economy
Over the last decade, China has changed a lot — still, old ideas about the economy persist. Our podcast team from "The Indicator from Planet Money" — clears up mistaken beliefs.
News Brief: Paul Manafort, House Anti-Semitism Vote, Tornado Aftermath
Paul Manafort, former Trump campaign chairman, is sentenced to 47 months in prison. House votes to condemn anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry. Funerals begin for victims of a tornado in Alabama.
Cohen, Trump And The Pardon That Wasn't
Michael Cohen instructed his attorney to explore the possibility of a presidential pardon, says Cohen's current counsel. This appears to contradict Cohen's statement under oath last week.
What Does It Mean Politically That More People Are Crossing The Border?
Steve Inskeep talks to White House spokesman Adam Kennedy about the rise of apprehensions of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. NPR's Mara Liasson weighs in on the conversation.
Why Partisanship Changes How People React To Noncontroversial Statements
New research finds that partisans agree with bumper sticker slogans — unless they are told that those slogans were made by a leader of the opposing party.