Media

Former New York Times Executive Editor Jill Abramson Faces Accusations Of Plagiarism

5:45pm February 07, 2019

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Washington Post media reporter Erik Wemple about the allegations of plagiarism and factual inaccuracies in Jill Abramson's new book, Merchants of Truth.

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National

A Mother Documents Her Final Months Of Life In 'Julie' Podcast

5:13pm February 07, 2019

At age 37, Julie Yip-Williams was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer. She died in March 2018 and documented the final months of her extraordinary life for the new podcast, Julie.

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Politics & Government

Trump's Inaugural Committee Receives Justice Department Subpoena

8:46am February 05, 2019

Steve Inskeep talks to New York Times reporter Ben Protess about federal prosecutors in New York subpoenaing members of President Trump's inaugural committee, demanding documents and records.

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'Big League Politics' Editor On Publishing Controversial Yearbook Page

5:09pm February 02, 2019

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Patrick Howley, editor in chief of the website Big League Politics, about why it published a picture from Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's yearbook page.

Friday News Roundup - International

3:57pm February 01, 2019

National Security Advisor John Bolton says "all options are on the table" for American military intervention in Venezuela.

A U.S. court has ordered the Syrian government to pay $300 million for killing American journalist Marie Colvin in 2012. Colvin is seen here in London in 2010.

U.S. Court Orders Syria To Pay $300 Million For Killing Of Journalist Marie Colvin

3:52pm January 31, 2019

by Laurel Wamsley

The judge ruled that Colvin was killed by Syria and "targeted because of her profession, for the purpose of silencing those reporting on the growing opposition movement in the country."

Politics & Government

The Long View From Journalist Al Hunt On The Turbulent News Media

6:52am January 30, 2019

Steve Inskeep talks to veteran reporter and commentator Al Hunt, who recently left full-time journalism after more than five decades, about how Washington, the nation and the media have changed.

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Politics & Government

Shutdown Victor: Pelosi. Shutdown Loser: Trump, Goldberg Says

8:01am January 28, 2019

Rachel Martin talks to conservative commentator Jonah Goldberg, senior editor of National Review, about whether the border issue will be resolved before Feb. 15 when there could be another shutdown.

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An attendee wears a Venezuelan flag during a rally in Caracas Friday with Juan Guaido, president of the National Assembly, who swore himself in as the leader of Venezuela.

World News

Amid Chaos Venezuelans Struggle To Find The Truth, Online

7:40am January 26, 2019

by Jasmine Garsd

As Venezuela grapples with a major political crisis, people there are struggling with misinformation online. WhatsApp, a popular messaging app, has been used to spread both rumors and news reports.

The Newseum building in 2008, the year it moved into its Washington, D.C., home. On Friday, Johns Hopkins University announced that it is acquiring the building for $372.5 million.

Newseum's Imposing D.C. Home Bought By Johns Hopkins For $372.5 Million

4:22pm January 25, 2019

by Colin Dwyer

The deal, which remains subject to regulatory approval, represents an ambitious expansion for the Baltimore-based university — and the end of a turbulent era for the journalism museum.