International
Foreign lobbying is a huge industry in Washington. It’s common for Washington D.C. elites to curry favor with lawmakers on behalf of fo ...
Air Date: March 7, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 13:59In possible breakthrough, North Korea offers talks on denuclearization
North Korea says it is willing to discuss denuclearize of the Korean peninsula with the United States, a key requirement laid out by the Trump administration.
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Congressional Republicans lobby Trump to back down on tariffs
President Trump downplayed congressional GOP concerns. "I don't think you're going to have a trade war"
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The U.S. positions warships in tense Asia-Pacific waters
The Navy now has two fleets in the Western Pacific, as the United States shifts its priorities away from the Middle East to potential flashpoints in the Asia Pacific.
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Global school security measures vary, but no arming teachers
Here is a look at school security measures at some countries around the world.
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Pope declares new feast day devoted to the Virgin Mary
The Vatican published a decree Saturday in which Francis declared that the Mary "Mother of the Church" feast would be celebrated on the Monday following Pentecost.
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State Department makes permanent staffing reductions to embassy in Cuba
The U.S. Embassy in Havana will continue to operate with minimal staff and will become what is known as an unaccompanied post.
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Steve Coll on the Afghanistan War and Directorate S
Guest: Steve Coll Afghanistan’s president Ashraf Ghani wants to talk peace with Taliban. He’s offered to forgive their war cri ...
Air Date: March 5, 2018 12:00 am
Listen 49:29Depth of Russian politician’s cultivation of NRA ties revealed
A prominent Kremlin-linked Russian politician has methodically cultivated ties with leaders of the National Rifle Association, and documented efforts in real time.
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Computer teacher with no computers chalks up clever classroom plan
Could you teach computer class without a computer?
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Pentagon dismisses Putin’s boasts about new nuclear weapons
The Pentagon dismissed Putin's boasts about developing a new array of nuclear weapons, saying America's missile defense is ready but is not directed at Russia.
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Putin says Russia has new nuclear weapons that can’t be intercepted
Those weapons include cruise missiles, nuclear-powered underwater drones, and a new hypersonic missile that travels five times the speed of sound.
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Afghan president urges Taliban to talk peace, offering political recognition
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani opened an international conference Wednesday in Kabul with a substantial overture to his government's longtime antagonist.
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Fact check: Sessions vows to probe FISA abuse, but Trump’s patience appears thin
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is trying to defend President Trump in the Russia imbroglio, but Trump has slapped Sessions down — again — for work he says isn't good enough.
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Asian ticks (mysteriously) turned up on a New Jersey sheep
Investigators found hundreds on the sheep and collected nearly a thousand more from the one-acre paddock.
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