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.
Allegations Of Sexual Harassment Against Movie Mogul Spark Global Conversation
In California, women involved in politics signed a letter calling out a culture of sexual harassment. Rachel Martin talks to Rebecca Luby, who was the controller for the state's Republican Party.
China's Leader Gave A Speech This Week That Came In At 3.5 Hours
For Chinese listeners, there was one response. The Chinese digital company Tencent made a game of it. It's called "Excellent Speech: Clap for Xi Jinpeng."
Movie Review: 'Only The Brave' And 'Lady Bird'
Steve Inskeep talks to Claudia Puig, president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, about Only the Brave, which dramatizes the story of elite firefighters and Lady Bird, a coming of age film.
Iran Nuclear Deal Is Not Renegotiable, Iran's Ambassador To The U.N. Says
Steve Inskeep talks to Iran's ambassador to the U.N. Gholamali Khoshroo, who says the nuclear deal his country signed cannot be renegotiated, despite President Trump's call for changes.
Milwaukee Race Officials Misjudge Marathon Route
The marathon wasn't really a marathon — the race course came up about a mile short. Believe it or not this happened last year too — except the course was too long.
#MeToo Campaign Encourages More Abused Women To Say 'Me Too'
Women from across the country are identifying with the #MeToo campaign. Julie Martin, of western Kentucky, was encouraged to speak up about a topic not usually discussed in her rural community.
Puerto Rico's Governor Is In Washington To Meet With Trump
Parts of Puerto Rico look as if the hurricane struck yesterday, not last month. Gov. Ricardo Rossello is in Washington to speak with members of Congress. He'll also meet with President Trump.
U.S. Prisons Hope Card Games Will Lead To Clues In Unsolved Cases
Oklahoma is replacing the playing cards sold in the prison canteens with new decks featuring the faces of victims from unsolved homicides. Other states have similar programs and the idea is working.
Details Of Bipartisan Health Insurance Plan Come Into Focus
Text of legislation, obtained by NPR, offers ways to fix the Affordable Care Act that some Republicans and Democrats favor. Whether it ever becomes law, is a different question.
Weeks After Maria, FEMA Still Distributing Basic Needs To Puerto Rico
Steve Inskeep talks to FEMA coordinator Michael Byrne about the recovery effort in Puerto Rico as its governor is set to meet with President Trump. Byrne says more stores and gas stations are opening.