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.
U.N. Commissioner Wants U.S. To Show Leadership On Refugee Crisis
Rachel Martin talks to U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Flilippo Grandi, who wants the U.S. to help the record numbers who have fled their homes, and to solve the conflicts that drove them out.
College Student Tries To Make Up To Police Officer For Bad Behavior
She went to a wine tasting, passed out, woke up in jail and reacted badly. She tried to make up for it by buying an officer a cake bearing her message of apology: "Sorry I tried to bite you."
Bergdahl Sentencing Hearing Begins Monday In Fort Bragg, N.C.
In 2009, Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl left his combat post in Afghanistan. He has pleaded guilty to two serious charges. The judge could let Bergdahl walk free or sentence him to life in prison.
News Brief: The White House Refocuses, Bergdahl's Sentencing Hearing
President Trump plans to tackle taxes and the opioid crisis this week. And, former Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl will be sentenced after pleading guilty to desertion charges.
Bad-Mouthing Opponents Likely Spurs Them On To Win, Research Shows
Researchers say that trash-talking can motivate people to outperform their opponents. This happens for tasks that involve effort, but not creativity.
Obama Travels To Virginia To Campaign For Democrat's Gubernatorial Candidate
Nine months after leaving office, former President Barack Obama is back campaigning for Democrats. He was in Virginia Thursday night for gubernatorial candidate Ralph Northam.
News Brief: Trump's Call To Widow, Border Wall With Mexico
The White House is bogged down in controversy surrounding a call President Trump made to a military widow. Near San Diego, the administration is constructing prototypes of the proposed border wall.
Politics In The News: Gen. Kelly And Ex-Presidents Obama And Bush
Chief of Staff John Kelly made an emotional defense of the president's conversations with gold star families. Will it quell criticism? Steve Inskeep talks to Johan Goldberg of the National Review.
Iran Nuclear Deal Was Tangled Badly From The Start, Sen. Risch Says
Congress must decide whether to remain party to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal or impose sanctions and void the deal. Rachel Martin talks to Sen. Jim Risch of Idaho about what plans are moving forward.
St. Louis Police Scrutinized Over Tactics Used To Disperse Crowds
Protests continue throughout St. Louis more than a month after a judge acquitted a white police officer of first degree murder in the 2011 shooting death of a black man.
Rep. Tom Cole Weighs In On Bipartisan Health Plan
A bipartisan health care deal was introduced in the Senate. While there's a chance it could pass there, it faces a tougher time in the House. Rachel Martin talks to Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma.