Israel launches attack on Syrian government forces near Damascus
Israel attacked Syrian government forces near Damascus in what is says is a bid to protect a religious minority there. Clashes between Druze and Sunni Muslim fighters have killed at least 20 people.
Losing GOP States Try To Lock In Power Before Democrats Take Over
Steve Inskeep talks to Thad Kousser, a political science professor at the University of California San Diego, about state legislators attempting to restrict the power of incoming governors.
French Government Plans Concessions To Calm Gas Tax Protests
After weeks of sometimes violent protests, the French government says it's suspending a new gas tax. Critics of the French president say he's been too slow to respond to the grassroots movement.
Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Accused Of Helping Saudis Spy On Khashoggi
The Israeli company NSO Group is accused of helping Saudi Arabia track dissidents, including slain columnist Jamal Khashoggi. The company has been in controversy before.
George H.W. Bush Was A Man In The Middle, Says Former Speechwriter
Rachel Martin talks to Andrew Ferguson, ex-speechwriter for the former president and now with The Weekly Standard, about how the Bush presidency impacted the identity of the Republican Party.
U.S. And China Remain Far Apart On Key Issues To Resolve Trade War
China and the U.S. have until the end of March to come up with an agreement that would allow them to avoid a further escalation of the trade war. Neither side has been able to agree on an agenda.
Blind Swimming Coach Demonstrates He's More Than Capable
Being a collegiate coach is tough — coaching while blind is even more difficult. The only person to do it in NCAA swimming is Tharon Drake, an assistant coach at Catawba College in North Carolina.
New Robot On The International Space Station Comes With 'Tude
Commander Alexander Gerst has been living on the space station with Cimon. During a demonstration, Gerst ask the AI robot to play some music. But when Gerst ask him to stop, Cimon refused.