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U.S. Intelligence Officials Carry On Tradition Of Briefing Presidential Candidates

As the presidential front-runners move closer to the July conventions, they will assume the many trappings of a president, including their very own top-secret briefings. President Truman started the tradition of providing classified briefings to presidential candidates back in 1952. NPR explores how the process will unfold this summer, how much is shared with potential nominees, and the risk of a candidate leaking intelligence secrets.

The EU will take its complaint over new U.S. tariffs to the World Trade Organization, according to Cecilia Malmström, the European commissioner for trade. Malmström spoke at a news conference Friday in Brussels.

U.S. Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Are 'Illegal,' EU Trade Commissioner Says

The European Union will take its case to the World Trade Organization. The U.S. tariffs are "pure protectionism," Europe's top trade commissioner said as the measures took effect on Friday.

In The Aftermath Of Scandals, Va. Democrats Look To Women Of Color For Leadership

Following multiple scandals involving top Democrats in Virginia, women of color are demanding a greater voice and a bigger role in political leadership in the state.

NBA Stars Didn't Disappoint In Season Openers

Perhaps more than any other major professional sports league in this country, the National Basketball Association is star-driven. A Christmas slate of season-opening games featured the electric play of the league's Most Valuable Player Derrick Rose, the NBA's top scorer Kevin Durant and LeBron James, too.

European Leaders Grapple With Eurozone Rescue

European Union leaders meet in Brussels for their latest summit aimed at saving the eurozone from financial meltdown. The top-level meeting will pit German chancellor Angela Merkel against her increasingly unified partners, France, Italy and Spain, which are determined to win concessions from Europe's economic powerhouse.

In Calif. Election, A Fight For Second Place

Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Calif., who represents California's 10th Congressional District, faces two main challengers in next week's primary: former NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez, a Democrat, and independent Chad Condit, son of former Congressman Gary Condit. Under California's new "jungle primary" system, the top two finishers will go on to the general election in the fall.

Egyptians Vote In 2nd Day Of Presidential Election

The first free presidential election in Egypt is in its second day. Thirteen candidates are vying to replace Hosni Mubarak. If no candidate receives more than 50 percent of the overall vote, there will be a runoff next month between the top two vote getters.

Rabbi Yaacov Israel Ifargan is known as the 'X-ray' rabbi for what his followers say is his ability to "see right through" a person. According to <em>Forbes</em> in Israel, he is worth about $23 million, which makes him the country's sixth-richest rabbi.

In Israel, Rabbis Rank Among The Rich And Famous

Forbes in Israel has published a first-of-its-kind ranking of the country's richest rabbis. The estimated wealth of the top-ranked rabbi? $335 million. Some self-styled Jewish mystics attract wealthy, high-profile followers who donate huge sums in exchange for blessings and advice.

Archivists At New York's Queens College Tell Our Pandemic Story Through Artifacts

Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Annie Tummino, head of Special Collections and Archives at Queens College, about the Archive's COVID-19 Collection.

Above The Ballet, Where The Tutus Are Made

Every year, the New York City Ballet asks top fashion designers to outfit its dancers for its Fall Gala. Good thing the capacity of its 18-person costume department is "the highest you can get."

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