French far-right leader Le Pen barred from running for political office for 5 years
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with journalist Sylvain Bourmeau about the guilty verdict issued against French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who is now barred from running for political office for five years.
Deal With Taliban Could Lead To The End Of America's Longest War
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Diaa Hadid and Roya Rahmani, Afghanistan's ambassador to the U.S., about the historic peace agreement signed between the U.S. and the Taliban over the weekend.
14 States Will Participate In Super Tuesday's Nominating Contests
NPR's David Greene talks to Karen Finney, a spokesperson for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign, about whether the Democratic race will be more defined after Super Tuesday states vote.
U.S. Could Be Entering New Phase In Coronavirus Battle
More and more cases are being diagnosed in this country. And those numbers may grow as testing for this dangerous new virus ramps up.
Afghan Interpreters Worry A U.S. Withdrawal Will Leave Them Behind
With the signing of a deal between the U.S. and Taliban, Afghanistan could be on the precipice of a new era. What will happen to the interpreters who put their lives at risk to work with U.S. forces?
Buttigieg Suspends His Democratic Run For The Presidency
Pete Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Ind., announced Sunday night that he was suspending his presidential bid, as supporters were already gathering for a planned rally in Dallas.
Israel Holds Unprecedented 3rd Election In Less Than A Year
Israelis are back at the polls Monday — their third election in less than a year. The last two elections ended in a stalemate which has never happened before in Israel.
Coronavirus Tests States' Under-Funded Public Health Systems
"Tip of the iceberg," is how one doctor working on the coronavirus outbreak in Washington state described the new cases. Public health agencies believe more will be confirmed as testing picks up.
News Brief: Coronavirus Outbreak, 2020 Campaign, Israel Election
U.S. health officials ramp up the ability to test for coronavirus. The Democratic presidential race may narrow again after Super Tuesday. And, Israel holds a third election in less than a year.
Megachurch In South Korea Accused Of Spreading Coronavirus
The church accounts for more than half of the nearly 4,000 coronavirus cases in the region. Critics accuse the church of being a cult and obstructing efforts to fight the outbreak.
Metallica Is Honored To Have A Crustacean Named After It
Scientists discovered a colorless, eyeless creature which dwells in metallic environments deep in the northern Pacific Ocean. Naturally, they named it after the band Metallica.
Erik Larson's Latest Book Focuses On Winston Churchill During The Blitz
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Erik Larson about his latest book: The Splendid and the Vile. Larson's past books have often focused on less famous characters at the edge of history.