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.
Sen. Bob Menendez from New Jersey goes on trial on corruption charges
In September, Menendez — the powerful Democratic senator from New Jersey — was indicted on federal corruption charges. It's his second bribery and corruption trial in seven years.
With eyes on Rafah, Israel renews attacks elsewhere to prevent Hamas from regrouping
A third of the city of Rafah is under evacuation orders, as Israel presses its offensive into southern Gaza. Israel is also expanding attacks in central and northern areas of the Gaza Strip.
The Atlanta Hawks win the No. 1 pick of the NBA draft
Atlanta beat the odds and will be the first team to pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Washington will pick second — followed by Houston and San Antonio.
India's ruling party is accused of incitement against Muslim minority
The Hindu nationalist BJP is increasing its anti-Muslim rhetoric as the country's elections heat up.
Battles rage in Ukraine's northeast region amid Russia's cross-border assault
NPR's Michel Martin talks to retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, ex-director of European Affairs for the National Security Council, about whether the Russian troop push is a turning point in the war.
Tax policy think tank founder was curious if disclaimers' fine print was being read
Dan Neidle inserted a sentence into the privacy policy on the U.K. think tank's website in February: We will send a bottle of good wine to the first person to read this. He got a response this month.
Backlash from DEI programs fueled hate speech at city meeting in Oregon
A recent community meeting in the city of Bend, was disrupted by racist and homophobic slurs from critics of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.