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.
Indiana Temporarily Suspends Vanity License Plates
Indiana officials are appealing a court ruling that allows a police corporal to have the vanity plate: OINK. The state says it's offensive speech. The state won't issue vanity plates while it appeals.
More School Districts Rethink Zero-Tolerance Policies
When a child is suspended or expelled, it rarely improves his behavior or his academics. One school in Houston has adopted an old technique to handle student disputes: the healing circle.
Syrian Opposition Leader To Meet With White House Official
Key Syrian opposition leader Ahmed al-Jarba is expected at the White House on Tuesday to meet with National Security Advisor Susan Rice. The Syrian civil war has been raging for more than three years.
Uruguay's President Shuns Trappings Of His Office
The president of Uruguay is said to be extremely frugal and gives most of his salary to charity. Renee Montagne talks to Simon Romero of The New York Times about Jose Mujica's presidency.
U.S. Airmen Ready For 'Godzilla' Attack, If Needed
A Hollywood version of the cult Japanese monster is hitting theaters. The Smithsonian's Air & Space Magazine asked servicemen at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa how they would fend off Godzilla.
Parking Meter Attendant Pleads Guilty To Pocketing Quarters
Marc Corsmeier admitted to keeping $50 a week in quarters for himself. After 8 years, that totaled to about $20,000. A store owner tipped police off, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer.
Dracula's Transylvania Castle Goes On The Market
The castle is now owned by descendants of Romania's royal family — and the expected asking price is around $80 million.
Facebook Looking To Open A Sales Office In Beijing
The office could open even though Facebook was banned in China five years ago, according to Bloomberg News. A new office would service Chinese businesses wanting to advertise internationally.
Apple Expected To Buy Beats Electronics
The deal is worth more than $3 billion, according to the Financial Times. The headphone maker and music streaming distributor was founded by hip-hop star Dr. Dre and record producer Jimmy Iovine.
Why Has China Become More Aggressive Toward Vietnam?
The South China Sea is an area that's said to be rich in resources. Steve Inskeep talks to Robert Kaplan about the tension between China and Vietnam over the sea, and whether it may escalate.
Tensions Heat Up In South China Sea Between China, Vietnam
China's decision to park an oil rig some 120 miles off Vietnam's coast has strained relations between the two Asian neighbors.