Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agencies — for now
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted the Trump administration's emergency request to fire the heads of two independent agencies. But the decision is technically a temporary one.
Baggage Claim Nightmare: Look-Alike Luggage
When the British Olympic team landed back after Rio, they quickly realized at baggage claim that their patriotism had a downside. There were rows of bright red suitcases.
Politics In The News: Trump On Immigration; Clinton's Emails
For the latest in political news, Renee Montagne talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts and Jonah Goldberg, senior editor at the National Review and a columnist for the Los Angeles Times.
As Summer Wanes, Action To Begin At Tennis Season's Final Grand Slam
Tennis matches get started on Monday at the U.S. Open in New York. Renee Montagne talks to Courtney Nguyen, senior writer at WTA Insider, who offers a preview on what to look for.
Syrian Government In Control After Rebels Evacuate Daraya
A small suburb of Damascus that was a symbol of resistance is no more. Daraya is all but a ghost town. After years of opposition to the Syrian regime, fighters and civilians were allowed to leave.
Cheaper Gas Means More Americans Are On The Road
U.S. drivers are set to break a 2007 record for gasoline consumption. With relatively low gas prices, Americans are driving more and buying bigger vehicles again.
Italian Quake Victims Question Who's To Blame For Buildings' Failure
The law in Italy provides primary homeowners special funds to make dwellings safer in the event of a quake. But it doesn't apply to second homes. The majority of homes in Amatrice were second homes.
In Brazil, Dilma Rousseff To Take The Stand In Her Impeachment Trial
Suspended president Dilma Rousseff testifies Monday before lawmakers in the trial over her alleged fiscal mismanagement and corruption. She's accused of making the economy look better than it was.
Controversy Over Drinking Water Safety In N.C. Private Wells Drags On
In North Carolina's capital Raleigh, sparks have been flying between scientists and politicians over possible carcinogens in the public water supply, from nearby coal ash pits.
Libyan Forces And Islamic State Fighters Battle For Sirte
David Greene talks to Washington Post Cairo Bureau Chief Sudarsan Raghavan about how the Islamic State is pushing to expand its self-proclaimed caliphate to Libya.
ITV Hoped To Roust Coach Potatoes By Shutting Down For An Hour
The British network shut down for one hour Saturday morning. It was part of a national event aimed at boosting Britons' fitness levels. Some claimed the blackout was the network's finest programming.