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VA fixes a home loan debacle, but many vets who were affected won't get help
The Department of Veterans Affairs has rolled out its fix for a home loan debacle, but it won't help many vets who were hurt financially.
Hungary's Leader May Be Taking His War Against The EU Too Far
by Joanna Kakissis
Hungary's prime minister leads the nationalists who want immigrants out of Europe. His government lambasts European Union leaders even as the EU pays for schools, roads and even vanity projects.
After 2 Crashes, Safety Concerns Are Raised About Boeing's 737 Max 8
Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's David Schaper and Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, about Boeing's 737 Max 8 which has been involved in two recent crashes.
Should You Be Worried If You're Flying On A Boeing 737 Max 8?
David Greene talks to David Soucie, a former FAA flight accident inspector, about the Boeing 737 MAX 8, the aircraft involved in the fatal crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 on Sunday.
Ex-Military Leaders Bemoan Trump's Proposed Cuts To Diplomacy
David Greene talks to retired Admiral James Stavridis about President Trump's proposed budget which adds billions to defense spending, but takes away billions from diplomacy and development.
Rogue Signs Encourage Neighbors To 'Maximize Parking'
Derek Boonstra wants vehicle owners in his Los Angeles neighborhood to park closer together. The city removed his signs, but Boonstra made the design available, hoping that others will follow it.
'The Ringer' Picks The Single Best Day To Be Online
David Greene talks to Victor Luckerson, staff writer with the sports and pop culture website The Ringer, about some great days on the Internet that brought people together.
2nd Crash Of Boeing 737 Max 8 Leaves Flying Public Concerned
by Eric Westervelt
The Ethiopian Airlines flight that crashed Sunday is the second fatal accident in less than five months involving the Boeing 737 Max 8. The two crashes renewed scrutiny of Boeing's best-selling model.
Toronto's King Street May Lead To A Carbon-Neutral City
by Dan Charles
Stopping climate change will mean big changes for cities, where most people in the world live. To understand how we get there, we visit a city where you can see the seeds of a carbon-free world.
Meet Freshman Democratic Rep. Lauren Underwood Of Illinois
Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Lauren Underwood, who was elected from a formerly red district, about how she frames policy, and her place as the youngest black woman ever elected to Congress.
Woman Accused Of Murdering Half Brother Of North Korea's Leader Is Freed
by Michael Sullivan
One of two women charged with killing Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un more than two years ago, was freed Monday — in a decision that shocked many.
U.S. Pulls Remaining Staffers Out Of Its Embassy In Venezuela
by Philip Reeves
Venezuela's political crisis — pitting President Maduro against the country's opposition leader — continues against the backdrop of a worsening humanitarian crisis and a massive power outage.