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.
U.S. Monitors Iran's Role In Helping Iraqi Fighters Take Back Fallujah
Iraqi forces have launched an operation to take back the city of Fallujah from Islamic State fighters. Steve Inskeep talks to veteran U.S. ambassador Robert Ford, who served in both Iraq and Syria.
Low Prices, Foreign Oversupply Hurt U.S. Wheat Growers
The U.S. used to be the leading exporter of wheat but some countries are growing more than enough for themselves and exporting huge quantities. Americans watching gluten have softened demand at home.
Libertarians Tap 2 Former GOP Governors For White House
The move could give the little-known Party more visibility in a year when many voters say they're open to new options. Gary Johnson of New Mexico and William Weld of Massachusetts will top the ticket.
Gamer, Girlfriend Take Relationship To Next Level After Super Mario Proposal
Pam Edwards was playing the video game next to her boyfriend, Shane Birkinbine. Little did she know, Birkinbine had redesigned the level so the bricks spelled out "Will you marry me?"
Merrick Garland Tells Grads At His Former High School: Focus On Helping Others
The Supreme Court nominee reminded students that Harry Potter's pal Hermione rejected a career in law to "do some good in the world." He said, "Instead of taking a selfie, turn the camera around."
The Week In Politics: Bernie Sanders, Clinton's Emails And A Trump (Non)Debate
Steve Inskeep talks with columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts and Washington Times columnist Charles Hurt about what to expect this week from Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
Protests, Suspicion In Vietnam Over Government's Response To Fish Kill
While visiting Vietnam last week, President Obama urged the government to ease its crackdown on dissent. But police have used force to break up recent environmental protests.
3 Shipwrecks In 3 Days: 700 People Die Trying To Cross Mediterranean
With warmer weather comes an influx of refugees and migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Europe, and a shift in the route they're taking. Over the weekend, hundreds of people drowned.