U.S. Ambassador To Mexico Is Latest Career Diplomat To Resign
Roberta Jacobson didn't give a reason but according to former U.S. and Mexican diplomats, the strain in the countries' relations made her job particularly difficult.
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Experts Aghast At Russian Claim Of Nuclear-Powered Missile With Unlimited Range
The U.S. tested similar concepts in the 1960s but abandoned them over concerns of radioactive contamination. Russia's claim seems so fantastic that some analysts didn't believe initial reports.
In Annual Speech, Putin Focuses On Making Russia A Major World Player
President Vladimir Putin made his annual speech to the nation Thursday, just three weeks before Russia's presidential election. He promised to cut poverty and develop the economy, but Putin also focused on his efforts to make Russia a major player on the world stage.
Is There Really A Difference Between Expensive Vodka And Cheap Vodka?
Walk in to just about any bar in America today and you'll see a row of fancy vodka bottles all lined up. Some people swear by one brand or another, but there is a federal law that requires all vodkas to be pretty much the same, so the Planet Money team decided to test them.
WH Opioid Commission Member Weighs In On Progress Made In Addressing Crisis
At the beginning of November, the six-member White House opioid commission delivered 56 recommendations to President Trump, for reigning in the nation's opioid crisis. On Thursday, the White House hosted a summit on opioids. Commission member Bertha Madras speaks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about the progress she sees happening, or not, toward those 56 recommendations.
Legal Expert Judge Steve Leifman Offers Insights On Gun Violence And Mental Health
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to Miami-Dade County Judge Steve Leifman, who chairs the Florida Supreme Court Task Force on Mental Health, about gun violence and mental health. Leifman offers a look at what role courts can play in preventing something that hasn't happened yet.
Barry Crimmins, A Mainstay Of Boston's Comedy Scene, Dies At 64
A month after announcing he was diagnosed with cancer, comedian Barry Crimmins has died. A mainstay of Boston's comedy scene, Crimmins was one of its early champions who founded two clubs in the '80s where new talent could try their acts.
Panama's Trump Hotel Has More Drama Than Guests As Owners, Management Feud
Investors say President Trump's company has mismanaged the property and are demanding that it leave and take the branding with it. But the Trump Organization refuses to vacate, leading to a standoff.
SEC Investigates Cryptocurrency Offerings
The Securities and Exchange Commission has sent dozens of subpoenas in recent months to cryptocurrency companies that promote "initial coin offerings."
'Beast From The East' Brings Beauty, Cold And Chaos To Europe
A cold snap from Siberia is bringing unusually bitter air and snow to much of the continent, stranding motorists, closing airports and killing several people.