The world waits as cardinals work to choose the next pope
The world is watching the Vatican on Thursday as 133 cardinals work to choose which of them will be the next pope.
The National Guard Is Called To Deal With Tourists
The governor of Oregon is calling in the National Guard to help keep order as up to 1 million people are expected to travel to the state to see a solar eclipse in August.
A Newspaperman Looks Back On A 77-Year Career
David Perlman, age 98, talks with Steve Inskeep about his career as a science writer as he gets ready to retire from the San Francisco Chronicle after 77 years.
More Money, More Problems For Amazon
Amazon's remarkable popularity has made it one of the five most valuable companies in the world. But as the power of the Internet juggernaut expands, it also faces a growing number of detractors.
Morning News Brief: GOP Health Plan Fails In Senate, Pakistan's Sharif Removed
Sen. John McCain joined two other Republicans in voting against the latest GOP plan to repeal parts of the Affordable Care Act, dealing a potential death blow to their efforts.
Journalists On Trial In Myanmar
A high-profile case involving the arrest of three Myanmar journalists has sent a chilling effect through the country's media. Rachel Martin talks with Yangon-based journalist Poppy McPherson.
After Almost 2 Years, 'Rick and Morty' Returns
The cult hit animated show Rick and Morty returns for its third season after an almost two-year hiatus. Rick is a mad scientist who drags his grandson, Morty, on wild adventures.
Movie Reviews: 'Atomic Blonde,' 'Detroit'
Rachel Martin talks with film reviewer Claudia Puig about two very different movies opening this week: Atomic Blonde, starring Charlize Theron, and Kathryn Bigelow's Detroit, about the 1967 riots.
Trump Continues To Publicly Attack Sessions
President Trump continues denouncing Attorney General Jeff Sessions for recusing himself from the Russia investigation.
State Control Leaves Investigative Journalists In China Demoralized
Government censorship and commercial pressures have decimated the ranks of China's investigative journalists. We meet two of China's most successful reporters, who have recently quit the business.
Legal Dispute Threatens Future Of Fact-Checking Site Snopes
A legal dispute has put the survival of Snopes.com in jeopardy. It's the fact-checking website that's been online since the 1990s. Steve Inskeep talks with co-founder David Mikkelson.
Rep. Keith Ellison On Trump And The Media
Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison tells Rachel Martin that he thinks Twitter should ban President Trump after the president tweeted insults to members of the media.