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.
Khashoggi's Death Shines A Light On Saudi Influence In Washington
David Greene talks to Gerald Feierstein, director of government relations, policy and programs at the Middle East Institute and a former U.S. ambassador to Yemen, about Jamal Khashoggi's death.
Fans Say TV Sports Announcer Jinxed Baltimore Ravens' Kicker
Right before Justin Tucker was to kick an extra point, the announcer reminded viewers that he had never missed one. Jinx. Ticker missed the first extra point of his career and Baltimore lost.
Health Care Is A Hot Topic In The U.S. Senate Race In Missouri
Despite running against the Affordable Care Act for years, many Republicans are airing ads saying they support a central feature of the law: the requirement that pre-existing conditions be covered.
Trump Plans To Pull Out Of Cold-War Nuclear Arms Treaty With Russia
Steve Inskeep talks to Russian journalist Vladimir Pozner about the Kremlin's reaction to the U.S. withdrawing from a nuclear weapons treaty that eliminated short and intermediate nuclear missiles.
Migrant Caravan Moving Toward The U.S. Swells To About 5,000 People
A growing crowd of Central American migrants in southern Mexico resumed its march toward the U.S. border on Sunday. The advance overwhelmed attempts by Mexican authorities to stop them at the border.
Chicago Police Board Decisions Are Often At Odds With Department Firings
In 2012, a Chicago police officer fatally shot an unarmed boy. The shooting was ruled unjustified and there were attempts to fire the officer. But a powerful civilian board ordered him back to work.
Building Permit Never Issued For Barcelona's Famous Basilica
The Sagrada Familia basilica has been under construction since work began 136 years ago. The basilica has agreed to pay the city about $41 million to settle the permit dispute.
The MeToo Movement In India Picks Up Steam
A Bollywood actress pilloried 10 years ago for complaining about sexual harassment is now reviving her complaint against a famous actor — and finding support from India's new #MeToo movement.
Taiwan's Foxconn And Wisconsin Farmers Bond Over Ginseng
While Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn builds a factory in Wisconsin, it's also looking to use its resources to modernize the state's ginseng crop, which Wisconsin farmers sell to Asian markets.
Morning News Brief
Thousands of mostly Honduran migrants trek toward the U.S. Trump says the U.S. will withdraw from a nuclear treaty with Russia. And, why Georgia purges more than half a million voters from its rolls.
Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah's New Book: 'Friday Black'
Friday Black, a collection of dystopian short stories, touches on America's struggles with race, class and consumerism. NPR's Noel King talks to author Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah about the book.