Notorious Elderly Jewel Thief Doris Payne Caught In Georgia
An 86-year-old international jewel thief was nabbed after trying to shoplift a bracelet at a mall north of Atlanta.
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Overdue By More Than 120 Years, A Library Book Finally Finds Its Way Home
The copy of The Microscope and Its Revelations was kept by a student who graduated in 1894. Now, over a century later, his 77-year-old granddaughter has sent it back. Don't worry about the late fees.
German Authorities Enlist Online Hunters To Combat Radicalization Of Muslim Youth
German authorities are using online hunters who sift through websites and videos to find Muslim extremists and monitor their recruitment efforts.
Child Sexual Abuse Soccer Scandal Rocks U.K.
Britain is reeling from a scandal involving allegations of sexual abuse in youth soccer. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Guardian reporter Daniel Taylor, who broke the story.
Obama Suggests Putin Had Role As U.S. Recasts Antagonistic Relationship With Russia
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Washington Post columnist David Ignatius about the growing antagonism between the US and Russia.
FBI Agrees With CIA On Russian Interference In Presidential Election
Intelligence sources tell NPR that the FBI agrees with the CIA's assessment that Russia interfered in the U.S. election, in part, to help Donald Trump.
U.K.'s Anti-Radicalization Program Cites Successes, But Also Draws Fire
The British government's counter-radicalization program Prevent has had mixed reviews. Supporters say it's reaching those at risk; critics argue it unfairly targets Muslims.
Obama: Espionage Is Being 'Turbocharged' By The Internet
President Obama says there's a need to develop new rules as countries increasingly spy on each other in cyberspace. The U.S. is particularly vulnerable because so much of the economy is digitized.
Britain's Transport Secretary Doors Cyclist, As Seen In Video
Days after he said bike lanes can cause "too much of a problem" for London drivers, a video emerges showing Transport Secretary Chris Grayling's car door striking a passing cyclist near Parliament.
Tickled Pink: Scientists Have Determined What A Happy Rat Looks Like
By tickling rats and then photographing them, researchers found that a rat's ears are more pinkish and are positioned at a more relaxed angle when it is experiencing positive emotions.