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.
Martin Made The Beatles Much More Interesting, Connolly Says
In 1962, George Martin signed an unknown band: The Beatles. Steve Inskeep talks to Ray Connolly, who made a documentary series with Martin called The Rhythm of Life, about Martin's death at age 90.
Sanders, Clinton Split Primaries; GOP Contests Attract More Voters
Democratic pollster Margie Omero and Republican strategist John Feehery look at what the voter turnout numbers mean following Tuesday's primary contests.
Alabama Man To Plead Guilty To Stealing 750,000 Quarters
Federal prosecutors in Birmingham, Ala., say a former armored transportation company worker has agreed to plead guilty to stealing nearly $200,000. All of it was in quarters.
Tens Of Thousands Of Migrants Stranded After Balkan Route Is Blocked
Slovenia, Serbia and Croatia have closed their borders to all "irregular" travelers, save those with immediate humanitarian needs. This effectively shuts down the Balkan route to Europe.
Luke Skywalker Endorses U.S. Senate Challenger
The seat from Ohio is currently held by Rob Portman. President Obama backs challenger Ted Strickland. And Mark Hamill of Star Wars fame endorsed P.G. Sittenfeld.
Tough Political Climate On Immigration Seeps Into High School Sports
There were incidents at high school basketball games where fans chanted "build a wall" at teams made up of minority students. David Greene talks to Washington Post sports columnist Kevin Blackistone.
Sister's Forced Marriage Started Iraqi Woman On Activist Path
A woman who runs an organization in mainly Kurdish Northern Iraq, where women face threats, is in Washington to receive an award from Vital Voices, a non-profit group that puts a spotlight on women.
There Are Times When Journalists Must Take A Stand, Jorge Ramos Says
Steve Inskeep talks to Univision anchor Jorge Ramos about his book, Take A Stand: Lessons From Rebels. Ramos will be one of the moderators at Wednesday's Washington Post-Univision Democratic debate.
Female Migrants Struggle To Reunite With Family In Northern Europe
Many of the asylum-seekers are the wives and children of refugees already in northern European countries that have stalled family reunification visas due to rising anti-migrant sentiment.
