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The Houston Astros' Roberto Osuna pitches against the New York Yankees during the American League Championship Series on Oct. 15. On Saturday night, the Astros' assistant general manager targeted a small cluster of female reporters with a profane defense of Osuna, who agreed to the equivalent of a restraining order after being accused in Canada of assaulting the mother of his child.

Astros Executive's Rant At Reporters Draws Firestorm On Eve Of Series

As the Houston Astros prepare for Game 1 of the World Series, the front office grapples with fallout from Assistant General Manager Brandon Taubman's profane rant targeting female reporters.

A police forensic investigation team walks near the site where 39 bodies were discovered in the back of a truck on Wednesday in Waterglade Industrial Park in Grays, England. Police believe the truck is from Bulgaria, a member of the European Union, and that it entered the U.K. on Saturday at Holyhead.

39 Bodies Discovered In Truck Container In Southeast England

British officials say they believe the truck originated in Bulgaria and arrived in the U.K. over the weekend. A man from Northern Ireland is in custody.

Entrepreneur and presidential hopeful Andrew Yang in the Chelsea neighborhood in Manhattan ahead of a meeting with undecided voters moderated by NPR.

'A Game Changer': Andrew Yang Explains How He'd Give Every American $1,000 Per Month

Two undecided voters ask first-time presidential hopeful Andrew Yang about his universal basic income "freedom dividend" proposal.

Russian President Putin Is Looking For Weak Spots, Ex-Ambassador Says

NPR's David Greene talks to former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Steven Pifer about how Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to gain influence and is making strategic moves to accomplish that goal.

Fusion Voting Enables Corruption, Bellone Says

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone railed against fusion voting at a meeting of the state’s Public Campaign Financing Commission.Fusion is a voting…

Mayor Ganim Alleges Voter Intimidation

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim says seniors living in housing complexes have complained of voter intimidation. This comes ahead of the November 5 election,…

Questions Remain Over Whether Rudy Giuliani Is In Legal Jeopardy

Two associates of President Trump's personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, pleaded not guilty to campaign finance violations. But questions remain about whether Giuliani is in legal jeopardy himself.

Democratic Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang On His Universal Basic Income Plan

NPR's Noel King speaks with Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang and two voters on their most pressing questions on Yang's platform.

Kylie Burger (right), a University School of Milwaukee student, eats lunch with band director Dain Shuler. The school has a long-standing tradition of assigned seating at lunch. A staff member is also required to sit at each table to help facilitate conversation.

Wisconsin School Breaks Up Lunchtime Cliques With Assigned Seating

The school is trying to take anxiety out of the lunchroom experience. It has assigned seating with a teacher at each table. Officials say it improves school culture. Others aren't so sure.

Energy Secretary Rick Perry announced last week that he will leave his position by the end of the year. Perry urged President Trump to make the July phone call to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that's at the heart of the impeachment inquiry.

How Rick Perry Became A Key Figure In The Trump Impeachment Probe

Energy Secretary Rick Perry urged President Trump to make that now-infamous July phone call to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. But what's Perry's connection to Ukraine?

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