Scotland Debates Independence From The U.K.
On Wednesday, the Scottish Parliament is debating asking for a second referendum on independence from the U.K., after the U.K. voted to leave the European Union last year.
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Associated Press Investigation Says Paul Manafort Worked With Russian Billionaire
Rachel Martin speaks with Chad Day of The Associated Press, who was part of a new investigation that says Paul Manafort secretly worked with a Russian billionaire to support Russian interests.
German City Accepts Karl Marx Statue From China, But Not Everyone's Happy
Trier, the birthplace of Karl Marx, will display the 20-foot bronze statue, a gift from the communist country. The city receives 150,000 Chinese tourists a year.
Germany Deports Native-Born Terrorism Suspects, In A First
The two men were born in Germany but don't have citizenship; their families are from Algeria and Nigeria. German officials say it's the first time the government is taking such a step.
Martin McGuinness, A Former IRA Leader And A Peacemaker, Dies At 66
The unusual arc of Martin McGuinness's public life culminated in his 2012 meeting with Queen Elizabeth II; both of them called it an important moment for peace.
Martin McGuinness, Irish Rebel Turned Politician, Dies At 66
Martin McGuinness never tried to hide that he had been a commander of the Irish Republican Army — classified as a terrorist organization by the British, Irish and U.S. governments.
Why Play Curling When You Can Play Extreme Curling?
In the sport of curling, players slide stones across the ice. In an extreme version played in Russia's Ural Mountains, they slide cars on the ice. An auto insurance firm sponsors the tournament.
4 Unanswered Questions About The FBI's Russia Investigation
Republicans and Democrats staged what seemed like separate, parallel hearings on Monday into Russia's mischief in the 2016 presidential campaign — and left many questions unanswered.
Former U.S. Ambassador Criticizes Trump's Framing Of How NATO Works
On the campaign trail and since taking office, President Trump has been critical of United States' allies in NATO — calling them out for failing to pay their fair share on defense and for relying on the U.S. to carry the burden. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Ivo Daalder, former U.S. representative to NATO, about the current reality of the NATO alliance and what he makes of Trump's messaging.
Man Charged After Attack On Painting At London's National Gallery
A man entered The National Gallery in London on Saturday afternoon, approached a painting by British master Thomas Gainsborough and proceeded to attack it with a "sharp object," the museum says.