Centrist wins over hard-right nationalist in Romania's presidential race
With nearly all ballots counted, Romanian voters have elected Bucharest's mayor, a centrist and pro-European Union candidate, as president, over the nationalist choice.
In North Korea, Parade Features No Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
A military parade marked the 70th anniversary of North Korea. The pageantry lasted more than two hours, and the parade featured bands, fireworks, tanks and goose-stepping, a North Korean specialty.
Homecoming Is A Night To Remember For Kaylee Foster
The high school senior from Ocean Springs, Miss., was named homecoming queen right before her team's football game. Later, she kicked the extra point that led her team to victory.
Morning News Brief
Ahead of midterms, ex-President Obama returns to the campaign trail. After harassment allegations, CBS CEO Les Moonves is out. In tennis, there was controversy at the women's final at the U.S. Open.
City's Immigrant Issues Change The Tone Of Sweden's Elections
Voters in Malmo, upset at the recent arrival of large numbers of migrants and asylum-seekers, are turning to a populist anti-immigrant party ahead of Sunday's general election.
Florida Sen. Rubio Takes Up The Cause Of Uighur Minority In China
Steve Inskeep talks to GOP Sen. Marco Rubio about the crackdown on the Uighur minority. Rubio has long called for investigations into alleged abuse of the Muslim minority in Xinjiang province.
Presidential Front-Runner In Brazil Is Stabbed During Rally
Jair Bolsonaro was stabbed while campaigning in the nation's southeast for the general elections in October. Doctors say it could take months for him to fully recover.
Sen. Coons Questioned Kavanaugh About His Views On Executive Power
Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware, who was among those criticizing Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh for refusing to answer questions on Trump and the Russia probe.
Rubio: Congress Should Constrain President, Not 'Anonymous' Staffer
Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida about the anonymous New York Times Opc-Ed detailing President Trump's erratic nature and efforts to constrain him.
Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones Banned From Twitter For Abusive Behavior
Rachel Martin talks to Tony Romm of The Washington Post about Twitter permanently suspending Jones and his InfoWars outlet — citing tweets and videos that violate Twitter's policy on abusive behavior.
NHL Asks Players Not To Do Keg Stands On Stanley Cup
Hockey officials say the pressure is too much for the 126-year-old trophy and they've politely asked the players to stop drinking beer out of the Stanley Cup.
Government Cheese: Well-Intentioned Program Goes Off The Rails
With talk of new agricultural subsidies, our Planet Money podcast team looks back at the tale of government cheese for lessons on the unintended consequences of government subsidies.