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.
Lottery Attorney Warns: Know Who You're Jumping Into The Pool With
With the Mega Millions jackpot at $1.6 billion, many may be tempted to enter an office pool to up their chances. Jason Kurland, known as "The Lottery Lawyer" says watch out for potential problems.
Gerrymandering Is A Threat To Democracy, Eric Holder Says
Steve Inskeep talks to ex-U.S. Attorney General Holder, who's raising money for Democrats running for statehouses. Holder's focusing on state legislatures because they redraw congressional boundaries.
Morning News Brief
Trump uses Houston rally to stoke fears about illegal immigration, and he plans to exit an arms control treaty with Russia. Turkey's president says he'll reveal what happened to Jamal Khashoggi.
U.S. To Leave 1987 Treaty That Marks The End Of The Cold War
Noel King talks with nuclear weapons expert Jon Wolfsthal, director of the Nuclear Crisis Group, about the Trump administration's decision to pull the U.S. out of a cold war-era nuclear arms treaty.
Britain's Prime Minister Receives More Criticism For Brexit Strategy
Prime Minister Theresa May has been defending her Brexit strategy in Parliament — amid unusually vehement attacks on her in the press, which have been sourced to members of her own party.
Millions Of Afghans Vote In Violence-Marred Elections
Steve Inskeep talks to Pamela Constable of The Washington Post about Afghanistan's parliamentary elections on Saturday. Violence and threats lead up to the day of the election.
Georgia Law Allows Tens Of Thousands To Be Wiped From Voter Rolls
An investigation finds that in 2017, Georgia purged more than half a million voters from the rolls — 107,000 for the "use it or lose it" law that eliminates voters after not voting in prior elections.
Well-Known Republicans In Kansas Back Democratic Candidate For Governor
In the Kansas race for governor, established Republicans are throwing their support behind the Democrat. Why? They say the Republican nominee would be bad for the state.
President Trump To Campaign For Former Rival Sen. Ted Cruz
Many GOP candidates have welcomed the president to campaign with them ahead of midterms. Cruz and others who have had public disagreements with Trump are still happy to have his help.