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Former Canadian Deputy PM John Manley discusses Mark Carney's White House visit
by Michel Martin
NPR's Michel Martin talks with former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister John Manley about Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to the White House and how Canada plans to respond to Trump's tariffs.
How Is President Trump's Security Strategy Working In Afghanistan?
Last month, Trump announced his new Afghan strategy. NPR's Tom Bowman is making his first trip back to Afghanistan since that announcement, and discusses what he's seeing with Mary Louise Kelly.
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine On GOP Attempts To Revise Obamacare
Mary Louise Kelly talks to Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia about whether Republicans can make good on the goal to replace the Affordable Care Act. NPR's Geoff Bennett analyzes Kaine's comments.
Trump Backs Establishment Candidate In Tuesday's Alabama Runoff
by Geoff Bennett
President Trump is backing Senator Luther Strange in his bid to retain his seat against rival Republican Roy Moore in Alabama's special primary election being held Tuesday.
Historic Transfer Of Power Takes Place In Angola
For the first time since 1979, Jose Eduardo dos Santos is not Anogola's president. The only president generations have known is stepping down. A new leader is being inaugurated in the capital Luanda.
News Brief: Ala. GOP Senate Runoff, Facebook's Role In 2016 Election
Alabama voters are choosing the Republican candidate in a primary runoff election for the state's open Senate seat. And, Facebook will turn over all of its Russian-sponsored ads to Congress.
Ohio Man Signs Up For Wrong 'Birmingham' Race
John Hoopingarner of Ohio got an email announcing a bicycle race in Birmingham. He signed up and planned the trip to Alabama before realizing the race was in Birmingham, England. He went any way.
NFL Players Display Unity Ahead Of Monday Night Football
President Trump's criticism of NFL player protests has put a spotlight on team owners, who have had to decide how their franchises should respond.
Officials In Puerto Rico Try To Avoid A Humanitarian Disaster
Mary Louise Kelly talks to Gov. Ricardo Rossello, who says massive aid is needed to avert a humanitarian crisis, following Hurricane Maria. He's worried Congress won't provide enough money to rebuild.
Phoenix NFL Fans Are Divided Over National Anthem Controversy
by Phil Latzman
NFL fans are responding to the controversy over some players refusing to stand during the national anthem. In Phoenix Monday night, game watchers had different view points about the protests.
Facebook Scrutinized Over Its Role In 2016's Presidential Election
by David Folkenflik
Facebook is in the spotlight for its role in the 2016 presidential election. Facebook has said it would turn over all of its Russian-sponsored ads to Congress.
Dive For Pop Fly Sends Baseball Fan's Nachos Flying
Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell fell into the stands as he was going for the ball. A Cardinals fan's nachos were a causality. Russell later made good and brought the fan more nachos.
Doctored Photo Shows Saudi Arabia's King Faisal Sitting Next To Yoda
A textbook has a photo of the king taken in 1945 sitting next to Yoda. The artist who superimposed the Star Wars character said he has no idea how his art accidentally showed up in a textbook.