Friday News Roundup - International
Surprise election results in the Democratic Republic of Congo, crackdowns on press freedom in Nicaragua and more stories from around the world.
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Friday News Roundup - Domestic
The partial government shutdown, three weeks in.
Why Are Migrants From Central America Coming To The U.S.?
The president says we should be worried about immigrants committing acts of violence in the U.S. But many are fleeing violence in their own countries.
For WNYC's Podcast, Scaramucci Answers: '10 Things That Scare Me'
A quick way to get to know someone is to ask: What scares you? Member station WNYC did that for a new podcast. Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci offers his fears.
Defender Of Saudi Crown Prince Weighs In On Killing Of Journalist
Steve Inskeep talks to Ali Shihabi, the founder of the Arabia Foundation and an ally of Saudi leaders, about Saudi Arabia's role in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Trump's Oval Office Address Presents News Executives With A Catch-22
President Trump's first Oval Office address has presented a conundrum for news executives. They're convinced he won't make news and fear he'll mislead the public. But they're broadcasting it, along with the Democrats' response.
National Emergencies And The Limits Of Executive Power
Can President Donald Trump declare a national emergency to build a wall at the southern border without Congressional approval?
CBS Names Legendary Producer Susan Zirinsky As Head Of News
The president of CBS News, David Rhodes, is stepping down and will give way to the CBS producer and documentary-maker. Zirinsky will be the first woman to head CBS News.
Politics In The News: Partial Government Shutdown
As the government shutdown enters its third week, what are the political calculations inside the GOP? Noel King talks to conservative writer Jonah Goldberg, senior editor at the National Review.