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Austria's far-right party wins national vote but its chances of governing are unclear
by Rob Schmitz
The far-right Freedom Party of Austria has won the most votes in national parliamentary elections but has fallen short of an absolute majority.
Secret U.S. Court Issues Public Rebuke Of FBI Over Russia Report
NPR's David Greene talks to ex-DOJ official Mary McCord about the secretive Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court ordering the FBI to explain how it is fixing errors in the Russia investigation.
News Brief: Impeachment Vote, FBI Rebuked, Haiti Protests Ease
The House votes Wednesday on whether to impeach President Trump. Secretive U.S. court rebukes the FBI for mistakes in Russia probe. And, for the time being at least, protests in Haiti have subsided.
2 Wheels Beats 4 Legs In Men's Cycling Race In Belgium
Competitors faced an unexpected challenger: a dog. It had a leash on but appeared to have lost its owner. Riders peddled past the dog, as it tried to take a bite out of some bikes.
Amid Opioid Crisis, Sackler Family Pocketed Billions, Court Audit Shows
by Brian Mann
We're learning more about profits earned by the Sackler family from the sale of Oxycontin. Before Purdue Pharma filed for bankruptcy, the family transferred billions into their personal accounts.
Boeing Will Temporarily Stop Making Its 737 Max Jetliners
by David Schaper
Production will stop in January. The jets were grounded after two crashes that killed nearly 350 people. Despite being grounded, Boeing continued cranking the planes out at its factory near Seattle.
Mississippi Man Granted Bail After 6 Murder Trials
NPR's David Greene talks to Madeline Baran of American Public Media's podcast "In the Dark" about Curtis Flowers, who after 22 years in custody, and six murder trials, has been allowed to post bail.
What Do Recent Deals Tell Us About Trump's Trade Philosophy?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to ex-trade negotiator Wendy Cutler of the Asia Policy Institute about the administration finalizing two deals: U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement and U.S.-China Phase 1 agreement.
Pope To Loosen Secrecy Requirements Around Clerical Sex Abuse Cases
Pope Francis says he will end the use of the so-called "pontifical secret" in abuse proceedings. David Greene speaks with Joshua McElwee of the National Catholic Reporter about the change.
Who Is Making Money Off Utility PG&E's Bankruptcy?
by Marisa Lagos
California's governor rejected G&E's plan to exit bankruptcy. Meanwhile, the power company's financial woes are making some people very rich — namely lawyers and Wall Street investors.