Why Trump's deployment of the National Guard to LA is unprecedented
NPR's A Martinez speaks with former Congressman William Enyart, who served in the Illinois Army National Guard, about President Trump's decision to federalize parts of California's National Guard troops.
Forming A Coalition Is Distracting Chancellor Merkel, Critics Say
German chancellor Angela Merkel has been a leading figure in Europe and on the world stage but critics say her party's poor showing in the recent German elections has occupied her attention.
Year In Review: Latino Culture In The Arts In 2017
It seems Latino culture was everywhere in the arts this year. Noel King talks to Carolina Miranda, culture writer for the Los Angeles Times, about how Latino culture was represented in 2017.
Atheist Flag Will Be Raised Over Ten Commandments Monument
For New Hampshire residents, the dueling symbols are raising questions about belief, inclusion and the separation of church and state.
Florida Man Punches ATM After It Spews Cash
Michael John Oleksik reportedly got so mad at the ATM for messing up that he punched it, causing $5,000 in damages. He's facing charges of criminal mischief.
Putin Critic Aims To Disrupt Russian Presidential Election
The Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is calling for a boycott of next year's Presidential election, after he was banned from running against President Vladimir Putin.
Power Outage At Disneyland Shuts Down Several Attractions
Those stuck on the "It's a small world" ride were very unlucky. A generator kicked in and the ride's notoriously grating music played for 30 minutes. Power was restored to the park a short time later.
News Brief: Afghan Blast, Moore Files Suit In Ala. Senate Election
A suicide attack in the Afghan capital Kabul killed dozens. Republican Roy Moore went to court to try to stop Alabama from certifying Democrat Doug Jones as the winner of the vacant Senate seat.
U.N. Releases Troubling Stats On Children In Conflict Zones
A year-end statement from the United Nations Children's Fund details the dire situation of children in conflict zones. Noel King talks to Caryl Stern, CEO of UNICEF USA.
Mexican Peso Falls To Its Lowest Level Since March
Mexican consumers are feeling the pinch as the national currency continues to struggle against the dollar. Worries over the U.S. corporate tax cut seem to have dealt the latest blow to the currency.
President Macron Promises Relief To Beleaguered French Suburbs
French President Emmanuel Macron promises help for the suburbs of Paris and other major cities, where immigrant communities are left to deal with crime and high unemployment.
