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.
Arizona Jury Deliberates Border Agent's Manslaughter Case
Lonnie Swartz fired across the border, killing an unarmed Mexican teenager. Swartz was acquitted of second degree murder. After the jury couldn't agree on manslaughter charges, the case was retried.
Farm Bill Would Help Reduce Wildfire Risk, Perdue Says
Steve Inskeep talks to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue about what the federal government can do to help reduce the risk from wildfires, like the ones devastating California.
Pelosi Likely To Be Next Speaker After Rep. Fudge Drops Challenge
Sixteen Democrats who are critical of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi argue it is time for new leadership, and say they will vote against her for speaker. Pelosi, however, remains confident.
Trump Reaffirms His Support For Saudi Arabia After Killing Of Journalist
President Trump says he's not going to listen to the CIA, which determined it's likely that Saudi Arabia's crown prince knew of plans to kill journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Father Of Illinois High School Football Player Poses As Referee
A lawsuit filed by parents at the Simeon Career Academy says the man attended the game in a referee's uniform and helped sway the outcome of the game. His son's team, Nazareth Academy, won.
Man Invites Strangers To Thanksgiving Dinner So He Won't Be Alone
More than 30 years ago, Scott Macaulay decided he never wanted to be alone on Thanksgiving. Each year he puts an ad in his local paper in Massachusetts and has people call to RSVP.
Deadspin's Ben Tippet On World Chess Championship
The championship in London is a nail-biting competition between an American and the defending champion, who's from Norway. Steve Inskeep talks to Ben Tippett of the sports website Deadspin.
Holidays Are Tough. Support Group Helps Families Of Murder Victims Grieve
The Mothers of Murdered Offspring, a support group in Charlotte, N.C., helps families cope with the killing of a relative. It was founded 25 ago during the most violent year in the city's history.
Tentative Brexit Deal Keeps Border Porous Between Ireland, Northern Ireland
Rachel Martin talks to Simon Coveney, Ireland's deputy prime minister and minister for foreign affairs, about the deal that would solve the Ireland-Northern Ireland Brexit border issue.