Russia marks 80 years since World War II victory over Nazi Germany
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the leaders of China and Brazil to commemorate the anniversary.
Puerto Rico Re-Opens Some Schools, Considers How To Make Up Classes
Public schools in some parts of Puerto Rico reopen for the first time since Hurricane Irma caused so much damage more than a month ago. Reopening the schools has been hard because of power outages.
House Panel Considers How To Regulate Online Political Ads
Facebook has turned over to Congress some 3,000 Russian-bought Facebook ads. Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Rep. Will Hurd of Texas about the latest into Russia's meddling into the 2016 election.
Trump To Join GOP Senators For Weekly Policy Luncheon
President Trump will join them for the first time since he took office. The conversation is likely to touch on tax overhaul proposals and health care legislation.
No 'Butts' About It, Calif. Man Wins Recycled Surfboard Contest
The competition was tough. Taylor Lane of San Juan Capistrano won using Styrofoam recovered from fish markets. He decorated his surfboard with 10,000 cigarette butts.
Mattis Meets With Duterte Ahead Of Trump's Trip To Philippines
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is in the Philippines ahead of President Trump's visit there next month. Recently relations between the two countries have been strained.
After Visiting Afghanistan And Iraq, Tillerson Goes To Pakistan And India
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson brought along six journalists this time — more than previous trips but about half of the press pool that covered former secretaries of state.
Cambridge Site Crashes After Posting Stephen Hawking's Thesis
Cambridge officials say by late Monday, Hawking's Ph.D thesis had been viewed more than 60,000 times. He adds, "Other popular theses might have 100 views per month."
News Brief: Niger Firefight, Trump Has Lunch With GOP Senators
Many questions remain about the ambush in Niger that led to the deaths of four American soldiers. President Trump heads to the Capitol to sell his agenda during lunch with Republican senators.
Judge Behind Brazil's Operation 'Car Wash' Cleans Up Corruption
The unassuming, 45-year-old Sergio Moro has jailed many of Brazil's rich and powerful, formerly presumed unimpeachable. Moro plays down accolades but some want him to run for president.
