Russians Honor Victims Of Stalin's Purges Outside Moscow Security Headquarters
A lawyer attending the "Return of the Names" event said it was a rare occasion to express discontent with Russia's present government.
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Professor Stephen Carter On Mail Bombs, Trump And Political Rhetoric
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Yale law professor Stephen Carter about the state of America and its politics.
This Halloween: Be Careful How You 'Hang' Your Decorations
Sure, you want your house to look as scary as possible. But certain haunting images are better left in the past.
With Memories Of Dictatorship, Some Brazilians Fear A Hard-Right Turn
Onetime targets of Brazil's dictatorship are worried that a candidate who openly admires the past military regime is expected to win Sunday's presidential election.
Ask Cokie: History Of U.S. And Saudi Relations
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with commentator Cokie Roberts who answers listener questions about the history of relations between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
'Oldest Intact Shipwreck Known To Mankind' Found In Depths Of Black Sea
The vessel dates back 2,400 years to the days of ancient Greece. "This will change our understanding of shipbuilding and seafaring in the ancient world," says archaeologist Jon Adams.
Get That Paper: What Lottery Winnings Do To Your Life
The Mega Millions and Powerball totals are climbing, and thousands of people are fantasizing about how they'll spend their winnings. But having your number drawn isn't always a dream come true.
U.S. To Leave 1987 Treaty That Marks The End Of The Cold War
Noel King talks with nuclear weapons expert Jon Wolfsthal, director of the Nuclear Crisis Group, about the Trump administration's decision to pull the U.S. out of a cold war-era nuclear arms treaty.
A Brief History Of Nixon's 'Saturday Night Massacre'
This weekend marks the 45th anniversary of the "Saturday Night Massacre," when Richard Nixon purged legal officials from the Justice Department. It led to Nixon's resignation the following year.
Nixon's Saturday Night Massacre Casts Shadow As Trump Considers Fate Of DOJ Leaders
President Nixon 45 years ago precipitated the departure of the attorney general, deputy attorney general and Watergate special prosecutor as the criminal investigation of his administration escalated.