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• Sen. Ron Wyden On Michael Flynn's Sentencing, Russia Investigation

  David Greene talks to the Oregon Democrat about Flynn, who lied to the FBI, and reports commissioned by a Senate panel detailing how Russia used social media to influence the 2016 election.

  Dec 18, 2018 at 4:21 am

• Cat In Nova Scotia Sneaks Into A Box And Ends Up In Montreal

  When the package arrived in Montreal, the shipping company discovered the stowaway. CTV News reports workers used the shipping code to figure out where the package — and Baloo — came from.

  Dec 18, 2018 at 3:51 am

• Missouri Man Convicted Of Deer Poaching, Must Watch 'Bambi'

  David Berry and others were convicted of deer poaching, killing hundreds of trophy bucks with antlers in the Ozarks. Berry faces a prison sentence, and must regularly watch the movie Bambi.

  Dec 18, 2018 at 3:29 am

• What Happens When The Government Shuts Down? Ex-Chief Of Staff Has Answers

  Steve Inskeep talks to former White House chief of staff Denis McDonough, who served under President Obama, during the two-week government shutdown in 2013.

  Dec 18, 2018 at 2:03 am

• Religious Rift Grows Between Ukraine And Russia

  Ukraine has taken another step in separating itself from Russian domination by establishing its own Orthodox church — a move which has angered the Kremlin and Russian Orthodox leaders.

  Dec 18, 2018 at 2:03 am

• Regulators Failed To Stop An Epidemic That Is Killing Thousands Of Coal Miners

  An extensive NPR and Frontline investigation finds that government data showed that thousands of miners were exposed to toxic dust. And despite multiple warnings, regulators didn't act to stop it.

  Dec 18, 2018 at 2:03 am

• Journalist's Death Stops Western Firms From Doing Business With Saudi Arabia

  Hollywood moguls are among the western executives who are steering clear of deals with Saudi Arabia after the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

  Dec 18, 2018 at 2:03 am

• Russia Used All Major Social Media Platforms To Help Elect Trump, 'Post' Reports

  David Greene talks to Washington Post reporter Craig Timberg about a report prepared for the Senate and obtained by the paper, providing comprehensive analysis of the Russian disinformation campaign.

  Dec 17, 2018 at 4:42 am

• Potential Democratic Presidential Candidates Begin Work On Foreign Policy

  Foreign policy takes up a big part of every president's job. With presidential campaigns on the horizon, many of the Democratic contenders have been working to beef up their foreign policy resumes.

  Dec 17, 2018 at 4:24 am

• Mulvaney Is A Good Choice For Chief Of Staff, Andrew Card Says

  Steve Inskeep talks to Andrew Card, former chief of staff for President George W. Bush, about President Trump's tweet that Mick Mulvaney will be acting chief of staff, replacing John Kelly.

  Dec 17, 2018 at 4:23 am

• 'Justice' Is Merriam-Webster's 2018 Word Of The Year

  The dictionary publisher says the word justice is used in phrases such as racial justice, social justice and obstruction of justice — which has its own, popular entry.

  Dec 17, 2018 at 4:05 am

• Parental Lock Keeps Rocco From Placing Amazon Orders

  Rocco has asked Alexa to deliver fruit, light-bulbs and a kite. Rocco is Marion Wischnewski's African grey parrot. He was adopted by Marion after he cursed too much at an animal sanctuary.

  Dec 17, 2018 at 3:56 am