MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani returns to the mound in pitching debut for the Dodgers
Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani made his pitching debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday and returned to the mound for the first time since 2023 after elbow surgery.
Trump's Deal With North Korea Was Anemic, Sen. Menendez Says
Noel King talks to Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, about the Trump administration's approach to North Korea's denuclearization.
British Police Investigate 2 New Cases Of Deadly Nerve Agent Poisoning
British police say two people who fell ill Saturday were poisoned by the same nerve agent used to attack an ex-Russian spy in a nearby town in March. It's unclear if the new victims were targeted.
It's Not Right Officer Gets Bond After Killing An Unarmed Teen, Reverend Says
Steve Inskeep talks to Reverend Shanea Leonard about why she continues protesting the death of an unarmed black teenager even after the officer was charged with criminal homicide.
What Happens When Bureaucracy Accidentally Kills You?
There is a list of names of just about everyone with a social security number who has died. It is meant to prevent identity theft. But sometimes a name of a living person gets added by accident.
Controversial Polish Law Forces Top Judges To Retire
It's an opportunity for the nationalist-populist ruling party to reshape the courts. Noel King talks to Lukasz Pawlowski, managing editor of magazine Kultura Liberalna in Warsaw.
British Exam Board To Be Fined Over 'Romeo And Juliet' Question
The test asked about Tybalt's hatred of the Capulet family. But Tybalt, you may remember, is a Capulet — he was Juliet's cousin. His hatred was for the Montagues.
Next Supreme Court Justice May Help To Define Affirmative Action Cases
Retiring Justice Kennedy was often the swing vote on affirmative action cases. Steve Inskeep talks to legal scholar Dana Thompson Dorsey about how a conservative judge would affect affirmative action.
LeBron James' Departure Upsets Cleveland Cavaliers Fan
The fan wanted to burn LeBron's jersey — he laid it on a paper beer case and dumped fuel on it. He then reached in with a match, and ended up setting himself on fire. Reports say he'll be okay.