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.
Bolt Wins 8th Gold Medal; Eaton Repeats As Olympic Decathlon Winner
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won gold again at Rio's Summer Olympics in the 200-meter race. And, Ashton Eaton became one of the few men in Olympic history to repeat as a decathlon champion.
Doctor In Battle-Ravaged Aleppo Reveals How Civilians Endure
A viral video of an injured Syrian boy is a reminder that the war is in its 5th year. Renee Montagne talks to a woman believed to be the last female OB-GYN in eastern Aleppo about conditions there.
U.S. Swimmers Confirm Rio Robbery Story Was A Fabrication
International attention is focused on American Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte and three of his teammates. Brazilian police now say the men lied about being robbed at gunpoint in Rio over the weekend.
Justice Department To Move Away From Using Private Prisons
The Justice Department says it will, over time, stop housing federal prisoners in private prisons. The department says private prisons aren't as safe or effective as their federally run counterparts.
Trump Apologizes For Not Always Using The Right Words
Donald Trump, amid a campaign shake-up, expressed "regret" to his supporters Thursday night in Charlotte, N.C., for some of the more unscripted moments throughout his presidential run.
Movie Review: Paramount Remakes The MGM Classic 'Ben-Hur'
In 1959, Charlton Heston starred in Oscar-winning movie Ben-Hur. The question is: Why take another turn at making a film that defined epic when it was released, and was itself a remake?
Hillary Clinton Walks A Fine Line When She Addresses The Issue Of Policing
Hillary Clinton met with law enforcement leaders this week. The Democratic nominee has been balancing an embrace of both the police and those critical of police practices in minority communities.
State Department: Iran Payment Used As 'Leverage' In Prisoner Swap
State Department officials say a $400 million cash payment to Iran was contingent on its release of U.S. prisoners. The revelation is fueling critics who say the White House paid ransom to Iran.
Brexit: The Tale Of Two Towns
Britons remain divided on the decision to leave the European Union. Renee Montagne talks to BBC correspondent Jonny Dymond about 2 seaside English towns: one voted to leave the EU, the other to stay.
White House Weighs Response To Cyberattacks Against U.S. Institutions
Should the U.S. retaliate for cyberattacks? Options range from sanctions to indictments to a counterattack to nothing. Lawmakers and security experts say there are pros and cons to each approach.