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NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden about the Senate Intelligence Committee's investigation into Russian meddling in the election.

From his exile compound in the Poconos, the cleric accused by the Turkish government of leading a failed coup attempt last year, Fethullah Gulen, denies any involvement.

An arrest warrant has been issued in Venezuela for opposition figure Edmundo González, whose claim to a July election victory over the authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro was backed by the U.S.

Apple unveils new versions of its iPad at a time when revenue from its devices are falling and it faces growing competition from places like China. Will this refresh help the company?

Lebanese volunteers are anxious to get back to sea turtle conservation on southern beaches that were off-limits to civilians when fighting escalated between Israel and Hezbollah.

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to ER physician Jennifer Avegno, who heads the New Orleans Health Department, about a law classifying abortion drugs misoprostol and mifepristone as controlled substances.

The New York Times is reporting that Trump Jr. was told that the potentially damaging information about Hillary Clinton offered by a Russian lawyer last year came from the Russian government.

Historic sites around the world face mounting threats: war, climate change, natural disaster. There's a rush to use 3D scans for preservation. But experts have questions about how the scans are used.

After more than 100 days of often-violent street protests, there's little sign of peace returning to Venezuela, as President Nicolas Maduro prepares a plan that critics call a power grab.

Lake sturgeon have been around since the dinosaurs, and they can live as long as humans, or longer. Overfishing and pollution has decimated populations, but biologists are learning to help them breed.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to South Texas College of Law-Houston professor Derek Fincham about an ancient Greek bronze statue the J. Paul Getty Museum in California has been ordered to return to Italy.

A single pack costs just a few dollars. But a collection of 2,400 rare Pokémon cards from the late 90s and early 2000s just sold at auction in the United Kingdom for nearly $70,000.

As Hollywood and China grow closer, more roles are opening up for Asian-American actors to play Chinese-speaking characters. But before they can sound fluent on screen, some turn to dialect coaches.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN about the stark differences between Major League Baseball and the NBA when it comes to free agents.

Scott Simon discusses a star-studded reimagining of Gentry's 1968 cult classic with two of its contributors, country artist Margo Price and Rolling Stone editor David Fricke.

Ukraine is considered one of the world's most corrupt countries. But activists are encouraged by the ongoing case against Roman Nasirov, the country's tax chief, who is accused of embezzlement.

In previous high-profile police shooting cases, prosecutors have not won convictions against the officers. But many in Charleston hope the trial of ex-cop Michael Slager will send a different message.

Mary Buchzeiger's auto parts company may be fighting for its life if it doesn't get relief from Trump's proposed tariffs. "They're attacks on U.S. companies that are using Chinese goods," she says.

Scott Simon talks to Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for Kaiser Health News, about new abortion laws in state legislatures across the country.

Some schools are working with outside technology companies to scan social media for threats against them and their students, in hopes of preventing mass shootings and student suicide.

In Greensboro, N.C., the city's minor league team, the Greensboro Grasshoppers, is mourning their former bat dog, Miss Babe Ruth. She retired in 2015 after fetching bats and delivering balls for 649 consecutive home games over nine seasons. She died of cancer on Friday at 12.

The judge's decision on the appointment of Lindsey Halligan marks a significant setback to efforts to go after the president's perceived political enemies.

Calvin Duncan spent nearly 30 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Last week, he won the election for clerk of court in New Orleans Parish, a role he calls his dream job.

A judge ruled Tuesday that Meta isn't a monopoly, a huge win for the tech giant. But analysts say it may spark fresh debate on how the government can regulate big tech.

Immigrants make up a significant proportion of all the country's doctors. New policies are making it harder and less appealing for foreign-born physicians to come to the U.S.