Trump says he's lifting sanctions on Syria, confusing some allies in Israel
President Trump says he's dropping sanctions against Syria, which led to celebrations in the streets of Damascus. But in Israel, many are wondering where they stand with their neighbor.
Voters In Iraq's 3 Kurdish Regions Hold Parliamentary Elections
Iraqi Kurds — close allies of the U.S. — held elections Sunday. They're starting to turn away from old founding fathers to vote for new leaders with different priorities.
Bet Decides Whether Baby Will Be Raised To Favor Chargers Or 49ers
According to ESPN, the couple agreed that once the two teams played each other, they'd bring the kid up as a fan of the team that won. That game was Sunday. The Chargers won.
DOJ Sues California Over New Net Neutrality Rules
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a net neutrality measure that requires internet providers to maintain a level playing field. Shortly after that, the Justice Department sued California over the new law.
Ugandans Use Character From TV Ad To Criticize President Museveni
The president has ruled the East African country for more than 3 decades. Dissent is barely tolerated. Ugandans are expressing their contempt by comparing him to a country bumpkin featured in a TV ad.
'Jeopardy' Contestant Asks Girlfriend To Marry Him
Instead of chatting with Alex Trebek at the top of the show, Michael Pascuzzi used that time to ask his girlfriend Maria a big question. Remembering the show's format, she answered, "What is yes?"
News Brief: Brett Kavanaugh, Indonesia Tsunami, Trade Deal
Where do things stand with the Supreme Court nomination? More than 800 people are dead after a tsunami in Indonesia. After weeks of talks, Canada will stay in a trade pact with the U.S. and Mexico.
Natasha Rothwell, The Breakout Star Of 'Insecure'
Insecure's season finale airs Sunday, and this season, Natasha Rothwell is a breakout star. She hopes the show is provoking future creators, especially people of color, to share their stories.
The Effects Of Sexual Assault On The Brain
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Jim Hopper, a teaching associate at Harvard Medical School, about sexual assault and its effects on the brain.
SEC Sues Elon Musk Over Tesla Tweets
The Securities and Exchange Commission is suing Elon Musk over statements he made on Twitter about taking Tesla private.
New U.S. Envoy To Afghanistan On Strategy
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to former Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, the new envoy to Afghanistan, about the U.S. strategy in the country.
Emotions Dominate Ford And Kavanaugh Testimony
We review yesterday's historic testimony from Christine Blasey Ford and Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee.