Meanwhile in … Minnetonka, Minn., agribusiness has developed the first robot cowboys
In Minnetonka, Minn., agribusiness giant Cargill Inc. has developed the first robot cowboys. The three-wheeled machines are being used to coax cattle between pens at Cargill facilities. By taking over dangerous close-in work moving the large animals th…
As The War Drags On, Afghans Blame U.S. For Deteriorating Conditions
Rachel Martin talks to Associated Press Senior Correspondent Kathy Gannon about her reporting in Afghanistan. Afghans are increasingly blaming the U.S. for the long war.
It’s Been Tough Going For A Man That The U.S. Sent Back To Iraq
Naser al-Shimary was born in Iraq but was brought to the U.S. as a small child. Swept up in an immigration raid, he was deported to Iraq and now faces threats in a land he hardly knows.
News Brief: Roberts Calls Out Trump, Border Agent Trial, War In Yemen
Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts rebukes Trump. Border agent who killed a teen acquitted of involuntary manslaughter. Spotlight on U.S. support for Saudi Arabia’s military campaign in Yemen.
Advocacy Group Tries To Help Migrants Seeking Asylum In The U.S.
Steve Inskeep talks to Angelo Guisado, of the Center for Constitutional Rights, who represents migrants seeking asylum in the U.S., about the latest court ruling and implications for asylum-seekers.
Poland Requests U.S. Base To Guard Against Russian Aggression
The Polish government is asking the U.S. to open a military base in Poland as a counter balance to Russia. They’ve offered the U.S. up to $2 billion, as well as a promise to call it “Fort Trump.”
In Russia, A Dairy Owner Dreams Of Delivering Cheese To Vladimir Putin
“Normal people collect stamps and I try to give my cheese to Putin,” says cheesemaker David Sirota. “I know 100 ways to get into an event with Putin but every time, his security takes away my cheese.”
Venezuelan Former Treasurer Says He Accepted $1 Billion In Bribes
The bribes included property, horses and watches. The legal action has played out as Venezuela reels from hyperinflation and citizens struggle to purchase basic necessities such as food and medicine.
Central American Migrants Continue To Arrive In Tijuana By The Hundreds
Thousands of migrants are arriving in Tijuana to wait in line for their turn to request asylum in the U.S. Mexican officials are expressing concern that the city can’t handle the influx.
Interpol Members Elect South Korean As Next President, Objecting To Russian Official
Interpol members elected South Korean Kim Jong-yang as the organization’s president. NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with George Mason University Professor Louise Shelley about this election’s significance.
Counterterrorism Expert Says He Thinks Trump Made A Mistake By Defending Saudi Arabia
NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with counterterrorism expert Daniel Benjamin, a Dartmouth researcher and former State Department official, about U.S.-Saudi relations, and which country needs the other more.
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