Australians head to the polls Saturday in election overshadowed by Trump
Australia heads to the polls on Saturday in an election overshadowed by President Trump. Will concerns over Trump's policies drive an outcome similar to what happened in Canada's elections?
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.
Acting Attorney General Tied To Company Accused Of Patent Scams
Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker was on the advisory board of a sham company that bilked hundreds of inventors out of nearly $26 million dollars. We examine how the scam worked.
No Romaine Lettuce Is Safe To Eat, CDC Warns Consumers
E. coli in romaine lettuce is back. The CDC has issued a warning for people not to consume any romaine lettuce from any source as it investigates another illness outbreak tied to the leafy green.
News Brief: Trump Defends Saudi Arabia, Miss. Senate Runoff
Despite journalist's killing, Trump reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia, and foreign leaders react to his comments. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith apologized to anyone offended by her "public hanging" remark.
Post Harassment Scandal, New CEO Aims To Change Restaurant Culture
Shannon White was 32 when she took over from celebrity chef John Besh, who was forced out of his company because of sexual harassment charges. She is working to repair a damaged workplace culture.
Florida's Midterm Election Recounts Bring Back Memories Of 2000
Steve Inskeep talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions about the history of election recounts.
