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.
How To Pick An English Name (Tip: Stay Away From Food)
China Central Television has a guide for helping people pick alternative English names for those studying the language or working for international firms. Among its warnings: "Many Chinese like to pick names that are in fact, not names."
Going Into World Series, Giants And Royals Play Winning Baseball
Game One of the World Series is Tuesday night between the Kansas City Royals and the San Francisco Giants. The Giants are playing in their third World Series in the last five years, and it's the first for the Royals since 1985. Steve Inskeep gets a preview from NPR's Tom Goldman.
Beijing Marathoners Powered Through Thick Smog
Before Sunday's Beijing Marathon, smog levels were 12 times above what is considered safe for humans. But organizers refused to cancel. Instead, they handed out sponges to clean exposed skin.
Don't Sing It: San Francisco Giants Will 'Never Be Royals'
With the World Series starts Tuesday: the Giants vs. the Kansas City Royals. Supporting their Giants, San Francisco radio stations banned the Lorde song, "Royals."
Nigeria Joins Senegal In Gaining 'Ebola-Free' Status
Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton about how Nigeria and Senegal were able to rid their countries of Ebola, despite the ongoing outbreak in West Africa.
Indonesia Swears In President Who Ran On Promise Of Change
Indonesia has inaugurated its new president, Joko Widodo. Steve Inskeep talks tp Financial Times' correspondent Ben Bland about the man known as Jokowi, and the challenges he faces as he takes office.
Starring In 'Fury': The Horrors That People Are Capable Of In War
The WWII drama Fury is about a U.S. sergeant and his five-man crew on a mission behind enemy lines. Kenneth Turan reviews the film, directed by David Ayer and starring Brad Pitt and Shia LaBeouf.
White House Sharpens Focus On ISIS Moves In Anbar Province
Militants from the Islamic State, also known as ISIS, control about 80 percent of Iraq's Anbar Province. Joint Chiefs Chairman General Martin Dempsey says ISIS could eventually shell Baghdad Airport.