All-Female Orchestra From Afghanistan Is A Force For Change
An orchestra composed of 30 Afghan women, ages 14 to 20, is defying stereotypes and reviving the country's musical tradition.
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With Meals Made Of Gold, Chefs Certainly Know How To Feed The Ego
Gold is tasteless, odorless and has zero nutritional value, but it's appearing in everything from hamburgers to $1,000 sundaes. Much of it amounts to publicity stunts, though sometimes it's pure art.
Fact Or Fiction? Even When It Comes To Food, It's Hard To Tell With Rasputin
Worshipful female followers fought for the Mad Monk's leftover bread crusts. His infamous sweet tooth led to his death. Or did it? A century later, rumors about Russia's czarina whisperer still swirl.
British Petitioners Seek To Keep Trump From Making An Official State Visit
More than a million people support an online petition calling for President Trump to be banned from entering Britain. Prime Minister Theresa May is criticized for inviting him to visit the queen.
State Department Dissent Memo Opposes Trump's Immigration Order
Steve Inskeep talks to Jon Finer, former chief adviser to Secretary of State John Kerry, about the intent of the memo that raises concerns about Donald Trump's temporary visa and refugee ban.
U.S. Businesses Rebuke Trump Over Immigration Ban
U.S. employers are reacting to Friday's temporary ban on immigrants from seven mostly Muslim countries. Many are drastically curtailing business travel by some of their workers.
Volkswagen Overtakes Toyota As World's Largest Automaker
Toyota had held the top spot since 2012. Strong demand for VW vehicles in China was more than enough to overcome the PR fallout from VW's emissions cheating scandal.
Former Commodities Tycoon Jailed In Brazil As Part Of Corruption Probe
Fallen commodities magnate Eike Batista has returned to Brazil to face charges. Prosecutors say Batista, once one of the world's richest people, was a player in a $100 million laundering/bribery ring.
Mosque Shooting Inspires Support For Canada's Muslim Community
Officials have arrested a university student in Quebec City and charged him with 11 counts of murder and attempted murder. Six people were shot to death while praying in a mosque Sunday night.
At State Department, 'Dissent Channel' In High Gear With Refugee Ban Protests
State Department employees are using the channel to register objection to the executive action temporarily blocking refugees and visas for citizens of seven mainly Muslim countries.