Can Trump counter Mueller by handing out pardons?
President Trump was furious. After FBI agents raided the home and office of one of his personal lawyers in New York City – seizing client files, recordings, and computers – the president lashed out, suggesting federal prosecutors and investigators had…
WATCH: Toronto Officer Praised For Restraint In Standoff With Suspected Van Driver
“Shoot me in the head,” the suspect says. The officer tells him to get down. Seconds later, the man is on the ground, handcuffed. The officer did not fire any shots.
Trump, Macron To Hold Joint Press Conference During State Visit
While French President Emmanuel Macron is in Washington, D.C., for a state visit, he and President Trump are expected to discuss the Iran nuclear deal, Syria and the Trump administration’s tariffs.
Chinese Women Face Rampant Gender Discrimination From Employers, Report Says
Human Rights Watch says 19 percent of job advertisements in 2018 were designated “men only.” Meanwhile, several tech companies feature young female employees in ads to attract male counterparts.
Suspected Pirates Board Dutch Cargo Ship Off Nigeria, Seize Crew
Twelve crewmembers of the MV FWN Rapide were reportedly taken hostage over the weekend. The ship’s manager says it is working to gain their release.
China’s Top Employers Routinely Publish Sexist Job Ads, Study Says
A new report from Human Rights Watch claims that in China, despite economic growth and more opportunities for women, gender discrimination in job recruitment remains a serious problem.
Toronto Police: 10 Killed, 15 Others Injured In Van Attack
David Greene talks to Christine Birak, of the CBC, about the man who allegedly killed 10 people on a Toronto sidewalk Monday after plowing a rented van into pedestrians along a 1-mile stretch.
Macron Welcomed To The U.S. But Faces Political Challenges In France
As French President Emmanuel Macron visits with President Trump in Washington, David Greene talks to Le Monde Editorial Director Sylvie Kauffman about the political challenges Macron faces at home.
Nicaraguan President Ortega Fights For His Political Future
The recent deadly protests in Nicaragua have fractured Ortega’s relations with the business community which has long been vital to his political survival. Students continue to call for his ouster.
After Diesel Scandal, VW Turns To New Leadership And Electric Cars
The German auto giant has a new top management and a new focus. The diesel scandal helped drive VW toward investing in electric cars, but other major automakers are betting on a plug-in future too.
Iran’s Foreign Minister: Renegotiating Nuclear Deal Would Damage U.S. Credibility
Mohammad Javad Zarif, speaking with Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep, said that no one will trust the United States to stick to an international agreement if it goes back on the nuclear deal.
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