News

Comet Ping Pong, a pizzeria in Washington, D.C., has been made the center of a bizarre online conspiracy theory — with real-world consequences.

National

Man Fires Rifle Inside D.C. Pizzeria, Cites Fictitious Conspiracy Theories

11:12am December 05, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

An entirely baseless rumor about Comet Ping Pong has spread online. On Sunday, police say a man claiming he was there to "investigate" pointed a gun at an employee, who fled before the man fired.

World News

In European Votes, Italy's Prime Minister To Step Down; Austria Elects Leftist

10:46am December 05, 2016

by Sylvia Poggioli

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi claims he'll resign after this weekend's defeat of his constitutional reform intended to streamline government. Also, Austria elects a leftist president.

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Arts

TV Executives Plan To Skip Q&A Session With Critics

10:45am December 05, 2016

by Eric Deggans

It's a regular event for TV critics to gather in Los Angeles for press conferences with networks and cable companies. But this year, top executives won't hold question and answer sessions.

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"Ghost Ship," a warehouse and artist's space in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland, Calif., burned down on Friday. It was the deadliest fire in Oakland history.

National

Recovery Efforts At Burned Oakland Warehouse Paused Over Fear Of Collapse

10:30am December 05, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

A devastating fire on Friday killed at least 36 people at an artists' collective in Oakland, Calif. Firefighters have temporarily halted recovery efforts after they noticed a wall was leaning.

What Qualifies Ben Carson To Run HUD? 'His Life,' Says Longtime Adviser

10:22am December 05, 2016

President-elect Trump announced he's appointing Ben Carson as secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Rachel Martin talks with Carson adviser Armstrong Williams, a conservative talk show host.

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World News

Satirical Magazine 'Charlie Hebdo' Creates A German Edition, Takes On Nationalist Movements

10:22am December 05, 2016

by Rachel Martin

The French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo now has a special German edition. The publication's editor explains how it plans to cover controversial topics, such as nationalist movements in Europe.

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National

The Politics Of Trade Under Trump

10:22am December 05, 2016

by Steve Inskeep

After President-elect Trump convinced Carrier to keep some 1,000 jobs in Indiana, what else can we expect? Jonah Goldberg of the National Review weighs in with Pittsburgh-based journalist Salena Zito.

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National

After Criticizing Generals In The Campaign, Trump Names Them To Top Jobs

10:22am December 05, 2016

by Tom Bowman

President-elect Donald Trump has already picked two former generals, Michael Flynn and James Mattis, for top positions and is considering at least one more, David Petraeus.

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Science

If You're Looking For Alien Life, How Will You Know If You've Found it?

10:22am December 05, 2016

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

Searching for alien life is harder than you might think, because whatever is out there might be really odd. So leading astrobiologists are meeting to advise NASA on how to go about looking for it.

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In Vermont, You Can Cut Your Own Christmas Tree

9:32am December 05, 2016

by Steve Inskeep

The only catch is that it can't be more than 20 feet tall.

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