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.
Cokie Roberts On The History Of Socialism In U.S. Politics
Socialism has re-entered the political debate this year. Steve Inskeep talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions about socialism.
Sen. McSally Says She Too Is A Military Sexual Assault Survivor
David Greene talks to Claudia Grisales of Stars and Stripes about Sen. Martha McSally, who told a Senate Armed Services subcommittee, that while in the Air Force she was raped by a superior officer.
Officers Who Shot Stephon Clark Will Not Face Criminal Charges, California AG Says
Steve Inskeep talks to Tim Davis, president of the Sacramento Police Officers Association, about the decision not to charge officers involved in the death of Stephon Clark, an unarmed black man.
North Korea Reassembles Rocket Test Site, Satellite Images Show
David Greene talks to Joel Wit, an ex-State Department official who now directs 38 North, a website reporting on North Korea, about images that show the country is rebuilding a rocket test site.
Fla. Gov. DeSantis Takes A Conservative Approach To Controversial Issues
The new Republican governor aligned himself with President Trump while running for office. Despite early bipartisanship, he's expected to outline a conservative vision as the legislature convenes.
Sports Stadium Shrinkage Is A Trend. Who's To Blame For Attendance Drop?
Some baseball teams, the Tampa Bay Rays for example, have torn out seats because of a drop in attendance. Teams have explanations for stadium shrinkage, but commentator Mike Pesca has his own ideas.
Satellite Images Show North Korea Is Reassembling Rocket Test Site
Just days after the U.S.-North Korea summit ended in a stalemate, satellite images show workers have been active at a partially disassembled missile test facility.
Extradition Hearing For Huawei CFO Comes During U.S.-China Trade Talks
An extradition hearing for a senior executive of Chinese tech giant Huawei gets underway in Vancouver. The U.S. requested the extradition of Meng Wanzhou for violating U.S. sanction against Iran.
President Maduro Is Unaware Of Venezuelans' Desperation, Briscoe Says
Senior government officials remain loyal to President Nicolas Maduro. Steve Inskeep talks to Ivan Briscoe of the International Crisis Group about the internal politics of Maduro's government.
Robot In Japan Is Doing The Work Of A Goddess
A renovated shrine in Kyoto featurea an android modeled after Kannon, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy. It stands with hands folded while chanting Buddhist scripture, local media report.
Latest Social Media Sensation: The Vans Challenge
People have been throwing their Vans across the room and filming it. The purpose is to prove, or disprove, the theory that the shoes always land face up.