Former DOJ official discusses Trump administration's responses to court orders
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.
Russian Economic Forum Boycotted Over Ukraine Crisis
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is seen as Russia's answer to the economic gathering in Davos, Switzerland. The Obama administration has been pressing U.S. corporations not to attend.
U.S. Ordered To Turn Over Video Of Force-Feeding At Guantanamo
Renee Montagne talks to Miami Herald reporter Carol Rosenberg about a federal judge's order that the Justice Department must release videotapes of force-feeding at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp.
Mating Rituals: Why Certain Risky Behaviors Can Make You Look Hot
Social science research suggests risky behavior such as braving heights or swimming in deep waters increases your sex appeal. Driving without a seat belt? Not so much.
Russia's Putin Goes To Shanghai For Talks With Jinping
Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin have been all smiles as they emphasize improved relations between the two countries. Drawing them closer is their shared, tense relationship with the U.S..
Primary Roundup: 6 States Held Primaries On Tuesday
Republican struggles between establishment-backed conservatives and Tea Party rivals are a dominant feature this election season. Georgia had a crowded GOP race that is headed to a July runoff.
Rise In Cyber Crime Challenges FBI
The FBI is hiring hundreds of hackers. It has a rule against hiring anyone who's smoked marijuana recently. But to get the best hacking candidates, it's rethinking its pot policy.
Pleasant Hills, Calf., Is Looking For A New City Clerk
The previous clerk quit. In an email announcing her resignation, she said the job was "atrocious" and "incredibly depressing."
What Does It Take To Surf Lake Tahoe In The Sierra Nevada?
California's Lake Tahoe offers a different kind of experience for those able to stomach the frigid waters. Mountain storms bring high winds and waves.
Europeans Worry About Stability Of Russian Gas Supply
Russia is Europe's main supplier of natural gas. Russia is threatening to cut off Ukraine's supply unless it pays in advance. That worries Western European nations about their own gas supply.
Border Collies Enlisted To Clean Beaches
Research suggests border collies help keep beaches clean by chasing away gulls that leaving their droppings in the sand and on water.
Wave This Scanner Over Your Plate, Get A Nutritional Analysis
Renee Montagne reports on a tiny hand-held device that you wave over your food and find out the chemical components and calories.