Russia marks 80 years since World War II victory over Nazi Germany
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the leaders of China and Brazil to commemorate the anniversary.
Attorney General Nominee Appears Before Senate Judiciary Committee
William Barr appears has written critically about the Mueller investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Democrats are concerned he could meddle in the probe.
British Parliament To Vote On Theresa May's Brexit Deal
The British parliament votes Tuesday on the deal. Theresa May warns rejecting her plan opens up the possibility of Brexit being stopped, or that Britain leaves the EU without a deal.
It's Pay Day For The Coast Guard But No Checks Are Expected
Steve Inskeep talks to retired Rear Adm. Cari Thomas, CEO of Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, about U.S. Coast Guard employees who probably won't collect a paycheck because of the government shutdown.
Barr Plans To Allow Mueller Probe To Conclude, Sen. Klobuchar Says
Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota about confirmation hearings for William Barr, the president's attorney general nominee. NPR's Ryan Lucas weighs in on the topic.
Officials Hope Date Change Will Drive More Visitors To Detroit Auto Show
Once again, several big-name automakers won't have reveals or even exhibits at the North American International Auto Show. Organizers of the 54-year-old auto show are struggling to revive it.
LA Teachers Strike: Spanish-Speaking Parents May Be At A Disadvantage
The Los Angeles Unified School District is more than 70 percent Latino and serves many non-English speaking families. We examine strike awareness among Spanish-speaking parents.
Kyler Murray Is Top-Notch. Will He Pursue: Baseball Or Football?
David Greene talks to ESPN's Jeff Passan about Kyler Murray, a top-draft pick by baseball's Oakland A's. After a Heisman Trophy-winning year as a college quarterback, he's entered the NFL draft too.
Actor Hugh Grant Would Like His Film Script Back
Grant says the script with notes all over it was in a bag that was stolen from his car. He's appealing for the script to be returned, and also, he says, his kids' medical cards.
Smash Helps Customers In Beijing To Vent Anger
Reuters reports you can pay $23 to enter a room and release your pent-up feelings by smashing things: TVs, computers, old radios, furniture, etc. One customer brought wedding photos to destroy.