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Groups that register voters are feeling besieged by new state laws
New Republican-backed laws in several states add large fines or criminal penalties for minor mistakes in voter registration work. As groups pull back, they're reaching fewer voters.
The Little Boy Who Escaped From Boko Haram
by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton
Google Fires Engineer Who Criticized Diversity Efforts
by Laura Sydell
The software engineer's internal memo created controversy after it was leaked. The memo, called "Google's Ideological Echo Chamber," criticized the company's efforts to diversify its workforce.
Morning News Brief: Opioid Crisis, Netanyahu Faces Corruption Probe
President Trump will get a briefing on the opioid epidemic. The chief of staff for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be a witness for the state in a corruption inquiry into Netanyahu.
Will Tough New U.N. Sanctions Work Against North Korean Regime?
Rachel Martin talks to former U.N. ambassador and diplomatic negotiator Bill Richardson about the limits of diplomacy and international law when dealing with Pyongyang.
Does Israeli Corruption Probe Of Netanyahu Risk His Grip On Power?
by Daniel Estrin
Israeli police have been investigating possible corruption by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Now, his former chief of staff has struck a deal with authorities to become a witness for the state.
War Crimes Expert Carla Del Ponte Resigns From U.N.'s Syria Inquiry
David Greene talks to former war crimes prosecutor Carla Del Ponte, who has announced she is quitting a U.N. commission investigating human rights abuses in Syria because it "does absolutely nothing."
Senators Aim To Protect Mueller From Being Fired As Special Counsel
David Greene talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware, who has cosponsored legislation to defend special counsel Robert Mueller against attempts by the Trump administration to fire him.
Our Backstage Pass Takes Us To The Wings Of London's Globe Theatre
by Petra Mayer
If all the world's a stage, and men and women merely players, there must be somewhere to stash the scenery and change your costumes. What's it like in the wings at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre?
South Africa's President Faces 6th Vote Of No Confidence
by Peter Granitz
South Africa's parliament on Tuesday holds a no-confidence vote against President Jacob Zuma over allegations of corruption and mismanagement of the economy. Zuma has been president since 2009.