Seeking Closure 50 Years After the End of the Vietnam War
Fifty years ago this week Communist forces seized the city of Saigon bringing an end to the Vietnam war. It was a war that defined a generation with effects that reverberate today. We go to Laos were one man’s search for closure takes him to the top of…
Dachau’s memorial marks 80 years since the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp
The Dachau memorial is hosting commemorative events and dedicating a plaque in honor of the U.S. Army’s 45th Infantry Division that first encountered prisoners alive at the camp 80 years ago.
What Trump’s first 100 days has meant for these truck drivers and sex workers
In Zambia, truck drivers and sex workers have high rates of being HIV positive —- and are at high risk of contracting the virus. Here’s how they have been affected by the administration’s policies.
A trial of suspects accused of robbing Kim Kardashian at gunpoint begins in Paris
In 2016, thieves robbed Kim Kardashian at gunpoint in Paris and made away with about $10 million in jewelry. The suspects, whom the French press have dubbed “grandpa robbers,” are now on trial.
Despite improving relations, U.S. will be absent from Vietnam’s war anniversary parade
U.S. officials are not attending the main public event commemorating the end of the Vietnam war in Ho Chi Minh City this week, according to a guest list released by the organizers and seen by NPR.
Four freed from prison in Hong Kong after national security convictions
The four were part of a group known as the “Hong Kong 47,” and were rounded up for taking part in an unofficial primary poll in 2020 that drew more than 600,000 people.
Canada votes for Mark Carney as prime minister
Mark Carney wins Canada’s election, capitalizing on anti-Trump sentiment. But it’s still not clear if his Liberal Party has won an outright majority in parliament.
Trump is giving automakers a break on tariffs
The formal announcement is expected ahead of a Tuesday night rally in Michigan marking the president’s 100 days in office. It’s the latest shift in Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs.
Spain and Portugal begin recovering from a massive blackout. Here’s what to know
Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez said a nationwide blackout of this scale had never happened before in Spain. He added that the underlying cause remains unclear.
One man’s journey to becoming the world’d fastest puncher
Joshua Iyalla broke three world records — the most punches in one minute with gloves, without gloves and with dumbbells. He talks about becoming the world’s fastest puncher when many said he couldn’t.
Preparing to Pick a New Pope
Pope Francis was laid to rest in a funeral ceremony over the weekend and next week the College of Cardinals will convene their conclave at the Vatican to choose his successor. In this episode we speak to one of those cardinals, who will attend his firs…
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