Morning news brief
Trump and Putin talk about negotiating ceasefire in Ukraine, Israel faces unprecedented pressure from allies over the war in Gaza, a look at links between climate change and tornadoes in the U.S.
Indian Supreme Court Overturns Ban On Gay Sex
India's Supreme Court issued a landmark decision Thursday, overturning a colonial-era law that banned consensual gay sex.
Former Colleague On Kavanaugh Day 2
Steve Inskeep talks with Kimberly Wehle, a former assistant U.S. attorney who worked with Brett Kavanaugh on the Whitewater investigation.
Former Trump Staffer On 'NYT' Op-Ed
Rachel Martin talks to Marc Lotter, former special assistant to President Trump, about an anonymous New York Times op-ed making explosive claims.
What Day 2 Revealed About Kavanaugh
Protesters continued to disrupt the hearings as Democrats grilled Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh Wednesday.
Kavanaugh Day 2 Recap
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh returns to the witness chair today after a marathon round of questioning that lasted more than 13 hours Wednesday.
News Brief: Day 2 Of Kavanaugh Hearings, 'NYT' Anonymous Op-Ed, Gay Sex In India
On the second day of Supreme Court confirmation hearings, there were more protests and talk of precedent. Also, we look at reaction to a New York Times op-ed by a member of the administration.
The Rocket City Trash Pandas
A new minor league baseball team for Madison, Ala., will be named the Rocket City Trash Pandas. A trash panda is a nickname for a raccoon.
Leaders Of Russia, Turkey, Iran Meet For Syria Peace Talks
Rachel Martin talks to Jan Egeland, secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council, about whether Russia's talks with Iran and Turkey on Friday will help prevent a full-scale attack on Idlib.
Starbucks Comes To Italy
This week, Starbucks opens its first location in Italy. The new store is in Milan, which former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz credits with the inspiration for the company.
American Tourist Dodges Ticket Inspector In Venice By Jumping Into Water
An American tourist dived into the water when a ticket inspector approached for a Venice waterbus. She was then fined hundreds of euros for swimming illegally.