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.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Welcomes Back Felix The Cat
After 85 years, the Felix the Cat balloon is returning to the parade in New York. In the 1920s, Felix was a huge star in comics and animated movies.
Makers of High-End Sports Sedans Climb On The SUV Bandwagon
Automakers sell more SUVs and trucks than cars. Lower gas prices and high profits make SUVs popular with consumers and carmakers. Brands such as Lamborghini and Jaguar are getting into the SUV game.
British Member Of Parliament Insists On Keeping Pet Tarantula
Defying a pet ban, Gavin Williamson keeps the spider at his desk, where it apparently intimidates people. He says he won't consider removing it until somebody removes all the mice in the old building.
After Disorder Threatens Honey Bees, Wild Bees Get More Pollinating Jobs
Beekeepers are still losing honey bees to colony collapse disorder, though the crisis isn't as bad as a few years ago. Scientists are looking at other kinds of bees to pollinate crops: wild ones.
Donald Trump Picks A Republican Activist As Education Secretary
The choice of Betsy DeVos signals intentions to make school choice a major piece of Trump's education agenda, which could include a voucher plan to help send children to private and parochial schools.
If You're Catholic And You've Sinned, There's An App For That
A Scottish archbishop designed the app. It helps you find the closest spot to go to confession and Mass. The head of the Vatican's Secretariat for Communication called the app "imaginative."
What Will Presidential Relations Be Like Between Trump And Putin?
David Greene talks to former Georgia President Mikheil Saakashvili about Western relations with Vladimir Putin in the Trump era. Saakashvili recently resigned as governor of Ukraine's Odessa region.
Conflict Over Immigration Brews Between U.S. Cities And Feds
Many big city mayors have said that they will not comply with federal immigration orders that could lead to deportation. Steve Inskeep talks to LA Mayor Eric Garcetti about being a sanctuary city.
Obama Championed The Fight Against Sexual Assaults. Will Trump?
There are fears the Trump administration will derail efforts to combat campus sexual assault. Some Republicans criticized the government crackdown on the issue, and say policies favor victims.
Trump's Hotels In China Could Be A Conflict For The President-Elect
Donald Trump has business interests around the globe. There's talk about whether foreign powers will distinguish between President Trump and businessman Trump. We examine the case of China.
A Paris Exhibition Of Black Artists Unearths Unknown Treasures
The exhibit of artists such as Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden and Faith Ringgold gives Americans a chance to discover the work of exiled artists largely ignored in their homeland.