Trump diminishing 'own scope of control' with Rubio in dual roles, says John Bolton
Marco Rubio serving as both Secretary of State and national security adviser could be "ultimately disadvantageous" to President Trump, says former adviser John Bolton.
Airline Loses Jamaican Bobsled Team's Belongings
The airline lost their luggage as well as their equipment. The team is staying upbeat. One member, Winston Watts said, "We have a lot of friends here. I'm sure people will lend us what we need."
Hagel Concerned By Ethical Lapses In Armed Forces
Scandals seem to be popping up almost weekly in the military: Air Force missile officers cheating on exams. Army officers getting kickbacks. Navy instructors sharing test results. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered some reviews of the nuclear force, and asked for an update on ethics teaching at military schools.
Ex-Rwandan Officer Goes On Trial In France For Genocide
A former army captain alleged to have participated in the 1994 Rwandan genocide is on trial in Paris, where the case might shed light on France's support of those involved in the massacre.
Science Guy Bill Nye Debates Creationist Ken Ham
Bill Nye, "The Science Guy," and Ken Ham "Answers in Genesis" squared off Tuesday night at the Creation Museum in Kentucky. The debate between the two men on the origins of the universe had been highly-anticipated.
Murder Trial Reminiscent Of Zimmerman Case To Begin In Florida
In Jacksonville, a murder trial begins Monday that once again will bring up the state's controversial "Stand Your Ground" law. Michael Dunn, who is white, is charged in the shooting death of Jordan Davis, a 17-year-old black man, in a dispute over loud music outside a convenience store.
Voters In New Orleans Give Mayor Mitch Landrieu 2nd Term
Over the weekend, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu won a triumphant re-election victory. Even with the major progress New Orleans has made since Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, there are plenty of challenges for Landrieu to tackle in a second term, including high rates of unemployment and crime.
New York Looks To Bring Bitcoin Out Of The Shadows
Bitcoin has been tied to the dark side of the Internet, where it's been linked to drug trafficking. But New York's financial regulators say they want to foster innovation and are looking to legitimize the virtual currency by licensing it.
What Wakes B.J. Novak Up In The Middle Of The Night?
B.J. Novak is a triple threat. He got his start in show business as a standup comedian which led to a job on the hit comedy series The Office. Novak had a regular part on the show but he was also one of the writers. Now he has put his writing talent to work on a book of stories: One More Thing.
'Return To Homs' Follows Cycle Of Syrian Demonstrations
A new documentary about the war in Syria follows the transformation of peaceful demonstrators into insurgents. Steve Inskeep talks to Orwa Nyrabia, the producer of the film, about the toll of the Syrian civil war on the besieged city of Homs.