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Centrist wins over hard-right nationalist in Romania's presidential race
by Rob Schmitz
With nearly all ballots counted, Romanian voters have elected Bucharest's mayor, a centrist and pro-European Union candidate, as president, over the nationalist choice.
Special Counsel Would Have To Probe Obstruction Questions, Sen. Cardin Says
Before a Senate panel, former FBI Director James Comey accused President Trump of lies. Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland about what Comey had to say.
Economic Opportunities Are Bleak For Russian Single-Industry Town
by Lucian Kim
Many Russian towns have had a hard time transitioning from communism to capitalism. In a single-industry town 200 miles north of Moscow, the population and job opportunities are dwindling.
Authorities Brace For Conflict During Anti-Sharia Marches
by Tom Gjelten
ACT for America, known for its aggressive criticism of Islam, hosts anti-Sharia marches on Saturday across the U.S. Many supporters have alt-right links.
Morning News Brief: James Comey Tells His Side, British Election Maneuver Fails
The ex-FBI director told a Senate panel that he believed he was fired by President Trump over the growing Russia probe. Britain's prime minister gambled by calling early elections — it backfired.
In Senate Testimony, Comey Raises Questions About Jeff Sessions
by Susan Davis
Ex-FBI chief James Comey may have done more damage to Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Thursday than President Trump, whom Comey publicly accused of waving him off part of the Russia investigation.
Did James Comey's Testimony Exonerate Or Damage President Trump?
Ex-FBI chief Comey testified that President Trump and others in his administration lied when they said agents lost confidence in him. Steve Inskeep talks to Jonah Goldberg of the National Review.
Key Moments From Ex-FBI Chief James Comey's Senate Testimony
by Susan Davis
Comey spoke publicly about what he had previously leaked to media regarding President Trump's efforts to influence the probe into former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, and ties to Russia.
Results From Snap Election Create Chaos In British Politics
by Frank Langfitt
British Prime Minister Theresa May and her Conservative Party have lost their majority in the House of Commons, calling into question the path forward on Brexit negotiations with the European Union.
Russia Needs To Counter Mainstream Media, Head Of RT Network Says
France's president accused the English-language news channel RT — which is funded by the Russian government — of "deceitful propaganda." David Greene talks to RT Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan.
Russian Opposition Leader Calls For A Show Of Political Force
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is calling for nationwide protests on Monday. David Greene talks to students Alexander Lyasko and Denis Malyshev about whether they plan to join the protests.
Ohio Artist Makes An Unusual Sculpture Of LeBron James
The bust depicts Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James in his yellow jersey. The texture of the statue is a little woolly — because it is made entirely of dryer lint.
Moscow Is One Of The World's Worst Cities For Traffic
The New Yorker one told a story of a guy on a bike who got in a fight with a driver. The biker stormed off to find a baseball bat, and came back to find the car sitting in the same spot in traffic.