Centrist wins over hard-right nationalist in Romania's presidential race
With nearly all ballots counted, Romanian voters have elected Bucharest's mayor, a centrist and pro-European Union candidate, as president, over the nationalist choice.
CDC Team Scoured Hard-Hit Northern Brazil For Clues To Zika Virus
Scientists studying Zika-infected women in Brazil say they hope to learn more about the disease's effects from the blood samples they'll be bringing home for further analysis.
Has Bernie Sanders Moved Hillary Clinton To The Left?
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders insists he isn't in the race to move Hillary Clinton to the left. But progressive activists say he's doing just that.
Anti-Abortion Group Weighs In On Donald Trump's Comments
Steve Inskeep talks to Marjorie Dannenfelser of the Susan B. Anthony List about Trump's remarks on punishing woman who have had abortions, if it were to become illegal. He later restated his comment.
Tundra Issue: How To Keep Oil Workers From Crossing Paths With Bears
March is when oil equipment starts using ice roads on the Alaskan North Slope. It's also when polar bears and cubs emerge from dens. Aerial spotters find dens so roads and workers can bypass bears.
Doctors Grapple With When To Prescribe Opioids For Pain
Renee Montagne talks to Dr. Sushrut Jangi, an internist at Beth Israel Hospital, who says doctors wrestle with how to help their patients with pain without contributing to drug abuse.
Second Rebel Group Is Ready To Talk Peace With Colombia's Government
The government of Colombia and leftist guerrillas say they will begin formal peace talks aimed at ending a five-decade conflict which has killed hundreds of thousands of people.
How To Make Tax Forms Easier? Break The Math Up, One Step Per Line
Our "Planet Money" team introduces us to a delightfully precise man who helped design the 1040 tax form.
Analyst Comments On The Significance Of FBI Unlocking iPhone
Renee Montagne talks to Philip Mudd, a former CIA counterintelligence official and FBI intelligence adviser, about the possible repercussions of the FBI's hack of an Apple iPhone by a third party.
Trump Restates Comments About Abortion And 'Punishment' For Women
Donald Trump entered into the abortion debate on Wednesday when he was asked whether women who underwent the procedure, if it were banned, should be punished. He quickly walked back his answer.
State Department Apologizes For Spring Break Tweet
The tweets, which began earlier this month, contain spelling mistakes, weird tips and offensive suggestions about other countries. Social media users lashed out at the tweets.