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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.
Trump Tweets Lash Out At Rep. Cummings And His Md. District
by Franco Ordoñez
Maryland leaders and residents condemned tweets by President Trump that attacked Rep. Elijah Cummings and derided the black congressman's district as "a disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess."
News Brief: Gilroy Shooting, Coats Leaving Administration, Trump Tweets
A gunman killed 3 people in a shooting at a California festival. Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats is leaving the administration. And, Trump weekend tweets attack Maryland Rep. Cummings.
Federal Government Plans To Resume Death Penalty After 20-Year Hiatus
by Martin Kaste
The federal government says it will begin executing death row inmates in December, the first since 2003. Families of victims mostly support the move, but there are some concerns.
Economic Crisis Rattles Venezuelan Cattle Ranchers
by John Otis
Power outages, increased crime and gasoline shortages are hurting Venezuela's once-vaunted cattle industry. Herds have been halved and meat production is down by more than 60 percent.
Senate Panel Report Details How Russians Interfered In 2016 Elections
NPR's Noel King talks to Michael Daniel, ex-cybersecurity coordinator and special adviser to President Obama, about interference in the 2016 elections all the way down to the state and local level.
What Made The 'Muppet Movie' Stand Out From The Pack?
by Linda Holmes
"The Muppet Movie" is 40 years old. It was one of the highlights of childhood for many members of Generation X, but it may not have been given all the attention it deserved.
Denver Man Makes Creative Effort To Fix Broken Taillight
The motorist stuck a red sports drink bottle where the light should have been. Police weren't fooled and pulled him over. They praised his ingenuity, but told local TV it wasn't a permanent solution.
Life Of Black Cyclist Major Taylor Chronicled In New Book 'The World's Fastest Man'
NPR's Steve Inskeep goes back in cycling history with Michael Kranish, whose new book is "The World's Fastest Man: The Extraordinary Life of Cyclist Major Taylor, America's First Black Sports Hero."
People Of Normal Weight May Be At Risk For Obesity-Related Health Issues
by Patti Neighmond
A study adds to evidence that belly fat is dangerous. It finds post-menopausal women of normal weight are at increased risk of death from heart disease and cancer if they have excess abdominal fat.
In Arizona, Trump's Reelection Campaign Seeks To Woo Latino Voters
by Bret Jaspers
Trump's reelection campaign is trying to woo Latino voters in what's likely to be a key swing state: Arizona. But with the president's record of racially charged remarks, it may be an uphill effort.
Civil Rights Activists Say They Want To See 2020 Candidates Confront Trump Over Race
by Asma Khalid
Democratic presidential candidates frame many issues as racial justice causes. Given President Trump's recent rhetoric, civil rights activists want to see them confront him directly over racism.
U.S. Resettlement Groups Face Cutbacks As Refugee Numbers Drop
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Matthew Soerens of the evangelical aid organization World Relief about the refugee program and asylum process under President Trump.