A trial of suspects accused of robbing Kim Kardashian at gunpoint begins in Paris
In 2016, thieves robbed Kim Kardashian at gunpoint in Paris and made away with about $10 million in jewelry. The suspects, whom the French press have dubbed "grandpa robbers," are now on trial.
Israel threatens a wider war on Lebanon if a truce with Hezbollah fails
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Rima Korjieh, Lutheran World Relief project officer in Lebanon, about families returning to their homes after the ceasefire with Israel was announced.
Did election influencers shift power away from traditional experts and media?
Influencers and content creators played a big role in the 2024 election -- from the the political conventions to candidates on podcasts. What does this tell us about the cultural moment we're in?
The government in France could fall if a no-confidence vote succeeds
The French government faces the no-confidence vote over the prime minister's austerity budget. He's been in office less than three months.
United Airlines CEO wants incoming Trump team to hire more air traffic controllers
Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, has been very public about the shortage of air traffic controllers -- which he says should be a top priority for the second Trump administration.
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South Korea's opposition politicians submit a motion to impeach the president. The U.S. Supreme Court to hear case involving gender affirming care. The French government faces a no-confidence vote.
The data show women are making gains in elected office in the U.S.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kelly Dittmar, director of research at the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University, about the rising number of women in state legislatures.
Augmented reality exhibition highlights Notre Dame Cathedral's 850 history
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris re-opens to the public this weekend -- five years after a fire gutted much of it. An exhibit traveling the world introduces visitors to the cathedral's history.
Mother of Michigan school shooter asks for her conviction to be thrown out
Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the teenager who killed four classmates at Michigan's Oxford High School three years ago, wants her involuntary manslaughter conviction overturned.
MLB is considering a rule change. What is the golden at-bat proposal?
Major League Baseball is considering a new batting rule that's sparking a lot of controversy. NPR's A Martinez talks to Dan Evans, former Dodgers general manager, about the "golden at-bat" rule.