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.
Biden Meets With Leaders In Turkey As Turkish Troops Move Into Syria
Vice President Joe Biden is on a fence-mending mission, meeting with Turkey's president and other officials during a two-day visit. A failed coup attempt in July has strained Turkey-U.S. relations.
Giant Russian Nesting Doll Delays Plane's Takeoff
Russia's Olympic team was delayed leaving Brazil for hours because their giant Matryoshka doll was too giant. It had gotten stuck at the airport.
Strong Earthquake Strikes Central Italy While Residents Slept
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck central Italy early Wednesday morning. It set off tremors in Rome nearly 100 miles away. David Greene talks to Nicole Winfield, an AP correspondent in Rome.
Trump Courts Black Voters; Appears To Scale Back Immigration Plans
Donald Trump has been changing his tone toward African-Americans and Latinos in recent days. He's been speaking in mostly white communities, but on Wednesday he'll speak in mostly black Jackson, Miss.
New All-Boys School Opens In Washington, D.C. To Some Controversy
The school opened to much fanfare and some criticism. Critics such as the ACLU say that the school is discriminatory. Renee Montagne talks to Kaya Henderson, chancellor of D.C. Public Schools.
Insurance Assessors Spread Out Across Flooded Louisiana
Insurance assessors are on the ground in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, counting the material cost of the flooding. Renee Montagne talks to Mark Cockerham an assessor with State Farm.
Biden To Try To Smooth U.S. Relations With Turkey
Vice President Joe Biden is in Turkey for meetings with the country's president. It's the highest level U.S. visit to Turkey since a failed coup attempt there that led to a crisis in U.S. relations.
Smartphones To Blame For Limp Handshakes
A new study in the Journal of Hand Therapy finds that millennials constant texting, snapping, scrolling and gaming are causing the muscles in their hands to weaken — especially the guys.
Atlanta Paper Investigates Doctors Who Sexually Abuse Patients
The Atlanta Journal Constitution says the medical profession is plagued by doctors' sexual misconduct, and they're often allowed to keep practicing. David Greene talks to the paper's Carrie Teegardin.
U.S. Panel Clears Chinese Company's Takeover Of Syngenta
A U.S. security regulator has approved state-owned China National Chemical Corp's planned $43 billion takeover of Swiss company Syngenta. The deal was held up while the U.S. reviewed its impact.