Russia marks 80 years since World War II victory over Nazi Germany
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the leaders of China and Brazil to commemorate the anniversary.
Federal Reserve expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady today. The central bank is concerned that President Trump's tariffs could rekindle inflation while slowing economic growth.
Israeli ambassador to the UN discusses the country's new plan for aid in Gaza
NPR's Michel Martin asks Danny Danon, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, about his country's new plan for humanitarian aid in Gaza, which the UN has rejected.
The latest on the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan
India hit multiple targets across Pakistan in the most extensive strikes in more than 50 years. Pakistan's military retaliated by firing into parts of Indian-held Kashmir.
Morning news brief
The latest on the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan, conclave to elect the next pope begins, Supreme Court upholds Trump's ban on transgender military members as appeals continue.
Locations around the world vying for film production business
President Trump's plan to impose tariffs on movies produced outside the U.S. has shone the spotlight on an increasing trend — locations around the globe have been jockeying for production business.
Andre 3000, half of hip-hop duo OutKast, releases surprise piano improvisation album
As half of the hip-hop duo OutKast, Andre 3000 was one of the most respected rappers. On Monday, he dropped a surprise album of piano improvisations, not long after releasing an album of jazz flute.
Port of LA executive director says cargo down by over a third this week
As U.S. companies scale back on buying Chinese goods due to tariffs, ports are poised to see a drop in containers. The Port of LA's executive director says cargo is down by over a third this week.
Some economies in rural America hit especially hard by prison closures
The U.S. went through a prison-building boom decades ago. But today, many prisons are closing down, and that's hit some economies in rural America especially hard.
Conclave to elect the next pope beginning
The papal conclave is beginning Wednesday at the Vatican, as 133 cardinal electors undertake the solemn task of choosing the next leader of the Catholic Church.
Israeli protesters against war draw attention to children killed in Gaza
A small but growing group of Israelis is staging a silent protest against the war while holding photos of Palestinian children killed in Gaza. Israeli police unsuccessfully tried to ban the protests.
