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Patrick Desbois began investigating Nazi crimes because of his family history. His grandfather was deported to a work camp in Ukraine during World War II but never spoke about what had happened. "So I decided to go there one day," he says, "and that's whe

After Documenting Nazi Crimes, A French Priest Exposes ISIS Attacks On Yazidis

7:00am March 18, 2018

by Eleanor Beardsley

Patrick Desbois has spent the last 15 years uncovering details of Nazi massacres in Eastern Europe and Russia. Using the same methods, the priest is now uncovering ISIS crimes against Yazidis.

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White House Turmoil Limits U.S. Ability To Respond To Crises, Panetta Says

6:00pm March 17, 2018

President Trump fired his secretary of state this week, triggering a Cabinet shake-up. NPR's Michel Martin talks with former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta about potential effects on foreign policy.

Steel Tariffs Could Crunch Foreign Carmakers In The U.S. South

6:00pm March 17, 2018

Mercedes Benz USA showed off its new headquarters in Atlanta — all in the midst of a possible trade war that could affect the car industry in the South, which has become a truly global car market.

Workers roll potentially lifesaving barrels of Guinness in June 1955 on a quayside in Dublin.

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For St. Patrick's Day, A True Tale Of 8 Sailors Saved By Guinness

1:59pm March 17, 2018

by Peter Moloney

If you're picking up a glass of Guinness this St. Patrick's Day, savor it while pondering this story from 1917, when Ireland's famous stout was cause for true celebration: It saved lives.

Owura Kwadwo Hottish illustrates a window of Microsoft Word using colored chalk on a blackboard for his students at the Betenase M/A Junior High School in Kumasi, Ghana.

Follow Up: Did The Computerless Computer Teacher Ever Get A Computer?

8:15am March 17, 2018

by Malaka Gharib

The story of the middle school teacher without a computer prompted an outpouring of support. But did he get any laptops?

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Why Many Russians Support Putin

8:13am March 17, 2018

by Lucian Kim

Russia chooses a president on Sunday, but critics say the election has been carefully managed to offer voters little choice other than Vladimir Putin.

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Slovaks Protest After Journalist's Killing

8:13am March 17, 2018

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

The murder of a a young investigative journalist in Slovakia led to street protests and the collapse of the government. Now protesters want fresh elections to sweep away corruption.

Subway Line Could Threaten Sufi Shrine In Pakistan

8:13am March 17, 2018

by Diaa Hadid

Pakistan's government is building a much-needed 16-mile metro across Lahore to ease traffic. But it passes a little too close for comfort to many of the city's historic buildings.

Russian Trolling Continued After Election

8:13am March 17, 2018

U.S. citizens continue to be targeted by Russian operatives online. Ajah Hales was contacted by a Facebook page that promised to promote black-owned businesses like hers. She talks with Scott Simon.

A worker loads building material on a cart outside a construction site at the Central Business District in Beijing. China's top economic planner expressed confidence this month that stronger consumer spending will help the economy grow.

Some Economists See A Plus Side In Eliminating Term Limits For China's Xi Jinping

8:07am March 17, 2018

by Rob Schmitz

While this month's constitutional reform stirred political controversy, some economists say it could have a positive flip side for the global economy.