How to be a cricket fan when you're new to the sport
The U.S. men's team plays India in the T20 World Cup in suburban New York City. India advancing in the tournament is normal, but for the U.S. team it's unexpected. It has already beat Pakistan.
Heading Into Game 3, A Break Down Of The World Series So Far
Game 3 of the World Series will be in New York Friday night. Steve Inskeep talks to ESPN baseball analyst Jessica Mendoza about the Mets-Royals faceoff.
Iranian-American Businessman Reportedly Arrested In Iran
There are reports that an Iranian-American businessman has been arrested in Iran. David Greene speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Farnaz Fassihi about what is known and what it could mean.
Rising Death Toll Of Migrants Turns EU's Attention To Smugglers
A new European operation is stopping, seizing and searching boats in the Mediterranean suspected of migrant trafficking.
Assessment Of Female Marines Kept Secret As Critics Blast Methods
Defense Secretary Ash Carter will decide in the coming weeks whether female Marines should be barred from ground combat jobs. That recommendation was made by Gen. Joseph Dunford, whose report hasn't been released.
As An Investor, Tennessee Maintains Support For Volkswagen
While Congress was concerned about pollution and deception in the automaker's emission problems, the state that's home to VW's only U.S. plant wants some assurances that their investment is safe.
'Our Brand Is Crisis' Stalls And Stumbles
The political comedy Our Brand Is Crisis stars Sandra Bullock as an American campaign strategist hired to work for a Bolivian presidential candidate. Critic Kenneth Turan has this review.
Volvo Takes On The Tricky Task Of Avoiding Kangaroos
Volvo says it's working on technology to detect kangaroos in Australia. The automatic brake system must be specially designed for the quick and erratic animals.