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The News Tip: Saying It's Over Doesn't Make It So

Two weeks ago, Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain found himself fending off reports of sexual harassment published in the Washington political newspaper, Politico. He said there was "nothing else there to dig up." That was, predictably, not the end of the story.

What does free speech mean?

The First Amendment is meant to protect freedom of speech for the nation's people and press. But this week, that protection was tested.

Manafort's Lawyers Brief Trump's Team On Mueller Talks, Giuliani Tells AP

Steve Inskeep talks to Associated Press reporter Chad Day about Paul Manafort's legal team briefing Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani on Manafort's discussions with special counsel Robert Mueller's team.

A spokesperson for U.S. Sen. Rand Paul did not reply to a question about whether Kelley Paul accompanied her husband on his trip to Denmark and Sweden earlier this year. Here, the couple take questions after a Bowling Green rally on Oct. 28 in support of Amendment 2. Voters defeated the measure which would have paved the way for private school vouchers and charter schools in Kentucky.

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul still travels large, courtesy of his political donors

FRANKFORT — Republican U.S. Sen. Rand Paul’s reelection committee spent nearly $50,000 this summer on luxurious hotels, restaurants and travel services during a trip to Sweden and Denmark.

U.N. Panel Accuses North Korea Of Crimes Against Humanity

A United Nations panel accuses the North Korean regime of rape, forced abortions, intentional starvation and slavery. David Greene talks to retired Australian judge Michael Kirby, chairman of the U.N. Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in North Korea.

Major oil companies aren't following through on climate change promises

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Gregory Trencher, a co-author of a report that shows, despite pledges, BP, Chevron, Exxon Mobil and Shell aren't making changes needed to transition to clean energy.

The youth treatment industry booms in Utah, but has skirted reform for years

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Salt Lake Tribune reporter and "Sent Away" podcast cohost Jessica Miller about lax regulation of Utah's youth treatment industry and the impact of recent reforms.

Barr Summary Of Russia Probe Lacked Context, Mueller Complains

Rachel Martin talks to Georgetown University Law Center's Mary McCord about Robert Mueller's letter to Attorney General Barr, rebuking him for failing to "fully capture the context" of his conclusion.

Mitchell: Many to Blame for Baseball's 'Steroids Era'

Former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell released his long-awaited report on steroid use in Major League Baseball on Thursday, blaming the "steroids era" on "everyone involved in baseball over the past two decades."

Jobs with CBP have been notoriously difficult to fill, in large part because of the polygraph exam applicants are required to undergo.

Customs And Border Protection Paid A Firm $13.6 Million To Hire Recruits. It Hired 2

A report by the Office of the Inspector General revealed Accenture, contracted to help hire 7,500 new agents, is "nowhere near" completing its goals and "risks wasting millions of taxpayer dollars."

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