Trump may abandon Ukraine peace talks 'within days,' Rubio warns
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that the U.S. would walk away from efforts to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine if progress isn't made within days.
Alabama's Chief Justice Faces Removal From The Bench
Chief Justice Roy Moore is fighting to keep his job. He's accused of judicial ethics violations for ordering probate judges to ignore the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling legalizing same-sex marriage.
This Week In Politics: Trump To Try To Recover From Missteps
After a week of turmoil for GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump, Steve Inskeep discusses the fallout with columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts and Republican analyst John Feehery.
Missouri's Top Public Defender Enlists Governor To Lighten Caseload
State law lets any member of the bar be appointed as a public defender. Gov. Jay Nixon was assigned a client, but Nixon's spokesman says you can't appoint an attorney without the attorney's consent.
Kanye West May Branch Out Into Furniture Design
The rapper tells the BBC that he would like to design furniture. In fact, he has a specific notion: He wants to team up with IKEA. He'd like to design a minimalist set for college dorms.
In Rio Olympics, Swimmers Katie Ledecky And Michael Phelps Win Gold
Michael Phelps added to his Olympic record, winning a 19th gold medal on Sunday night, while American Katie Ledecky smashed her own world mark in the 400-meter freestyle at the Summer Games.
Trump, Clinton To Deliver Economic Policy Speeches This Week
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will spell out what they might do to encourage growth and create jobs. Trump will offer his ideas on Monday in Detroit. Clinton will give her speech on Thursday.
Down In The Dumps, Rome Deals With Garbage Crisis
For years, Rome's trash collection has been handled by organized crime. After a purge of corrupt contracts, it is dealing with a garbage crisis. Steve Inskeep talks to reporter Barbie Latza Nadeau.
July Jobs Report Reflects Strong Numbers, Defying Expectations
A stronger than expected jobs report from the Labor Department on Friday showed that employers added 255,000 jobs to payrolls in July. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.9 percent.
