Full story - April 17, 2019
A crowd of young men in military clothes raise their fists in the air. Some have weapons on their shoulders.

With veto, Trump keeps the US in Yemen. Did he 'greenlight a failed strategy?'

Trump's veto keeps the US backing the Saudi-led coalition as the country hovers on the brink of starvation.
Full story - April 17, 2019
A photo of the document written by Attorney General Barr about the submission of the Special Counsel's report.

'Secrecy is subjective' when government censors redact documents

With Robert Mueller's report expected on Thursday, many are wondering what will or will not be redacted. Tom Blanton, director of the National Security Archives, explains what the redaction process is like and what censors might choose to hide from the public.
Full episode - April 17, 2019
A group of people are shown carrying above their head an empty green coffin.

Trump veto keeps US involved in Yemen war

President Donald Trump has vetoed a bill that would have ended US involvement in Yemen's civil war. Also, a former president of Peru commits suicide rather than face arrest in a corruption scandal. Plus, exploring a new path to the top of Mount Everest.
Full story - April 16, 2019
A painted portrait of Christopher Columbus' son, Hernando Colón,

Christopher Columbus’ son’s universal library is newly rediscovered in this lost tome

Hernando Colón was the illegitimate son of famed explorer Christopher Columbus. His love of books inspired him to attempt an ambitious dream: store all of the world's books in one place. He summarized much of the information in his "Libro de los Epítomes," which has recently been rediscovered.
Full story - April 16, 2019
Three people smile in identical photos, part of a family tradition to recreate a WWII-era photo in front of Notre-Dame cathedral

Notre-Dame remembered as a gathering point for The World

The world is mourning the destruction to Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris. Some of The World's readers and listeners shared their memories of the medieval church.
Full episode - April 16, 2019
A wide photograph showing the city of Paris with the Notre-Dame Cathedral in the middle of the frame.

Global grieving for Notre-Dame

The feelings of loss from the fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris are resonant around the world, and millions of donations are pouring for reconstruction. We learn about several examples of the rebuilding of other world landmarks that have been destroyed. Also, Russians may soon be cut off from outside internet connections.
Full story - April 15, 2019
A green military truck drives on a road.

State Dept. list of corrupt Central American government officials is a ‘sham,’ rep. says

After asking the US State Department for a list of corrupt government officials in Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala, some lawmakers are unimpressed with what they were given.
Full story - April 15, 2019
A closeup photo of Rep. Ilhan Omar.

'Outraged' Yemeni American deli owners boycott New York Post over Ilhan Omar cover

The cover could incite further hate crimes against the congresswoman and Muslim Americans at a time when Islamophobia is already on the rise, says community organizer Debbie Almontaser.
Full story - April 15, 2019
Downtown Atlanta

How Atlanta plans to get to 100% green energy by 2035

More than 100 cities have pledged to run on 100% renewable energy and signed onto the Sierra Club’s “Ready for 100” campaign. But turning commitment into action is where the real work begins, and Atlanta might be the ultimate test case.
Full episode - April 15, 2019
Sparks are seen through one of Notre-Dame's iconic stained glass windows.

Notre-Dame Cathedral in ruins after blaze

Parisians watch in horror as the Notre-Dame Cathedral goes up in flames. Plus, President Donald Trump's new immigration plan offers migrant parents a choice: lose your children at the border or get locked up together. And, what the NBA is doing to attract more Latino talent and expand the league's Latino fan base.

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