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National

Former DOJ official discusses Trump administration's responses to court orders

7:14am April 25, 2025

by Michel Martin

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Elliot Williams, legal analyst and former Justice Department deputy assistant attorney general, about the Trump administration's response to court orders.

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World News

Ukrainian Army Takes Back Areas From Pro-Russian Separatists

As Ukraine begins the final push to regain control of the east of the country, the Kremlin has become very quiet. Professor Stephen Sestanovich talks to Renee Montagne about the shifting dynamics.

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Hottest Burger In Britain Burns 2 Journalists

Two journalists from a newspaper in Brighton, England, went to the hospital after sampling the Hot Chili Burger. The heat is in the sauce, which is rated about 3,000 times hotter than Tabasco sauce.

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FBI, NSA Spied On American Muslims, Report Says

by David Welna

The latest revelation from Edward Snowden's NSA trove is a story that appeared in the online publication The Intercept. Five prominent American citizens say they were spied on because they're Muslims.

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HBO Scores Big In Emmy Nominations

David Greene talks to TV Guide magazine executive editor Michael Schneider about Thursday's announcement of the 66th Emmy Award nominations.

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Economy

Detroit Shuts Off Water As It Tries To Collect Millions Owed

by Sarah Cwiek

This year, 17,000 customers have had their water shut off because of late payments. Residents are upset with how the city is going about it, and question whether some are getting special treatment.

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Duke Bourbon Raises Challenge From University

The estate of actor John Wayne, who was known as the Duke, wants to sell a brand of bourbon with his likeness. Duke University says the bourbon would tarnish the Duke name.

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'Breaking Bad' Expected To Get Emmy Nod For Final Season

by Kim Masters

Nominations for the 2014 Emmy Awards are announced in Hollywood Thursday. The big category this year is expected to be drama with shows like True Detective, Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones and Fargo.

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Brazil Wakes Up To Find Tuesday's Nightmare Was Not A Dream

by Tom Goldman

Host country Brazil was eliminated from the World Cup in epic fashion: Germany defeated Brazil 7-1 during the semifinal match. Brazilians are wondering how their beloved team could be so pulverized.

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J.K. Rowling Posts New Harry Potter Short Story

Harry Potter is attending the Quidditch World Cup with his family, as well as Ron and Hermione. He is in his 30s, with "a couple of threads of silver" in his hair and a mysterious cut on his cheek.

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iPhone From Oklahoma Ends Up In Grain Shipment To Japan

A Japanese worker found the phone and tracked down the American owner. Farmer Kevin Whitney recovered the phone, which had pictures of his daughter's wedding on it.

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World News

Afghan Civilians Suffer During Violent Year

by Sean Carberry

There is renewed fighting in Kandahar as the outcome of the Afghan presidential election remains uncertain. And a new U.N. report says civilian casualties are up significantly from a year ago.

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Politics & Government

Cleveland, A Democratic Stronghold, Wins GOP Convention

by Nick Castele

The Republican Party picked Cleveland to host its 2016 convention. The GOP says it was drawn by the city's renaissance, and that they're taking the presidential battleground state of Ohio seriously.

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