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.
Blackwater Founder Backs Outsourcing Afghan War-Fighting to Contractors
Steve Inskeep talks to Erik Prince, founder of the now defunct private security firm Blackwater, who has reportedly submitted a proposal to the White House calling for contracting out the Afghan war.
Auto Industry Benefits For Now From Subprime Loans
A factor in the auto industry's record sales the past 2 years has been the return of loans to borrowers with less than perfect credit. This has led some to worry about a bubble in subprime auto loans.
This Week In Politics: President Trump's Power To Pardon
Trump's lawyer says there's been no talk of pardons — though the president did tweet about his "complete power" to pardon on Saturday. Steve Inskeep talks to Jonah Goldberg of the National Review.
Morning News Brief: Russia Probes, Louisville Clinic Protests
House and Senate investigations into any links between Russia and the Trump campaign continue. Protests erupt outside Kentucky's last clinic that performs abortions.
Russia Probe: Is The White House Trying To Discredit Mueller?
Trump officials reportedly are looking for conflicts that could be used to discredit Robert Mueller's probe into campaign ties to Russia. Rachel Martin talks to Benjamin Wittes of the blog Lawfare.
Jared Kushner Will Need To Clear Up Many Questions, Sen. Klobuchar Says
Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota about the Trump administration officials who have agreed to be interviewed by senators concerning the Russia probes.
Kushner Says He Did Not Collude With Russia During 2016 Campaign
Senior adviser Jared Kushner states that during the presidential campaign he had "hardly any" contact with Russia representatives. He is set to participate in a closed-door meeting with senators.
Judge Allows Temporary Buffer Zone Outside Louisville Women's Clinic
A Fundamentalist Christian group is protesting at the last clinic in Kentucky where abortions are performed. A federal judge is expected to decide if the buffer zone will remain there permanently.
Excited To See Metallica, New York Teenager Loses Car In Toronto
After the concert, Gavin Strickland wandered around for hours looking for his car. With the help of a woman who likes scavenger hunts, Strickland drove his car back home to New York.