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.
Thousands Evacuate As California Wildfires Continue
The wildfires in northern California are catastrophic. And they're quickly becoming some of the most deadly in state history.
A History Of Activism In Baseball
The Undefeated's Rhiannon Walker talks with Steve Inskeep about the legacy of Boston Red Sox player Ted Williams and the history of social activism in professional sports.
Indian Supreme Court Says Sex With Underage Wife Is Rape
India's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a man is committing rape if he has sex with an underage wife. It is a victory for women's rights advocates.
What's At Stake For Boeing In The Iran Deal
Most U.S. firms can't do business with Iran even under the nuclear deal the president may try to unravel. But a lot is at stake for airplane-maker Boeing, which has signed deals with Iranian airlines.
The Coming Sewer Gold Rush
Environmental chemists studied Swiss sewage and found trace amounts of gold, silver and rare earth metals. It could be valuable, but chemists say it's probably not worth the cost of recovering.
News Brief: Trump Health Care Executive Order, California Wildfires, Harvey Weinstein
President Trump signs an executive order Thursday that is expected to roll back Obama-era health care policies. Also, wildfires continue to race across parts of northern California.
Is The Stock Market A Bubble Waiting To Burst?
Stock prices have more than tripled since the bull market began in 2009. David Greene talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution.
Austrian Law Has An Unexpected Victim
The law aimed at banning Muslim burqas forbids any kind of clothing that fully covers the face. It also limits the use of ski masks and surgical masks. A man in a shark suit was issued a citation.
Republican Study Group Favors Trump's Tax Plan, Rep. Davidson Says
President Trump and Congress may have one more chance to pass major legislation in 2017. Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Rep. Warren Davidson of Ohio about plans to overhaul the tax system.
Calif. Wildfires Force Residents To Evacuate In A Moment's Notice
The death toll continues to rise in Northern California, where more than a dozen wildfires are burning out of control. Many of the dead were trapped in the fast-moving flames — thousands evacuated.
Ask Cokie: Is Gerrymandering Rigging America's Political System?
Commentator Cokie Roberts answers listener questions on the process of redrawing congressional voting districts known as gerrymandering.