50 years on, D.R. Congo commemorates boxing's 'Rumble in the Jungle'
The historic fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman is still revered as a cherished moment in the central African country's troubled history and has spurred an enduring love of boxing.
Madoff Aides Found Guilty For Role In Massive Ponzi Scheme
Five of Bernie Madoff's former employees were found guilty of helping him fleece investors of $17 billion. They were convicted on charges of securities fraud, conspiracy and tax evasion.
Weaned On Youth, Silicon Valley Keeps Older Workers On Sidelines
Writer Noam Scheiber talks about a predominant strain of ageism in the tech industry, a Silicon Valley culture which often prizes youth as commodity and relegates older workers to token roles.
Strong Ties Mean Europeans Must Sacrifice For Sanctions
Gary Hufbauer, senior researcher from the Peterson Institute for International Economics, discusses how Russia's trade relationships with Europe may complicate a sanctions regime.
The Rarely Told Stories Of Sexual Assault Against Female Migrants
Arun Rath talks with Steve Inskeep about his road trip along the U.S.-Mexico border. Sexual assault has become more common for women who make the perilous trip across the desert into the U.S.
More Than A Dozen Missing After Fatal Washington Mudslide
An enormous mudslide in Snohomish County in Washington flattened a neighborhood and killed at least three people. Correspondent Martin Kaste speaks with NPR's Arun Rath about the latest.
To Mike Birbiglia's Parents: It's OK If Your Son Sticks To Comedy
For comic Mike Birbiglia, getting his parents to accept his career choice was the hardest part of getting started. Appearing on the Late Show with David Letterman seemed to signal he wasn't so bad.