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Defending the former leader, a military spokesperson says that someone who "served the country for over 40 years, fought wars for the defense of the country can surely never be a traitor."

Pope Francis says he will end the use of the so-called "pontifical secret" in abuse proceedings. David Greene speaks with Joshua McElwee of the National Catholic Reporter about the change.

They aim to pack public squares like sardines in a can, in protest against the far-right, anti-immigrant wave rising in Italian society and politics.

Surprise, anger, parenting and Lizzo: That's one way to sum up the list of the most engaging stories in 2019. Other big topics included consumerism and climate change — and officials behaving badly.

Lawmakers in both parties are trying to balance the competing needs of powerful stakeholders and consumers stuck with high bills. Despite progress, many insiders expect work to continue into 2020.

NPR's David Greene talks to Madeline Baran of American Public Media's podcast "In the Dark" about Curtis Flowers, who after 22 years in custody, and six murder trials, has been allowed to post bail.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next week faces an internal challenge to his leadership of the Likud Party as it draws up its candidate list for elections in March.

California's governor rejected G&E's plan to exit bankruptcy. Meanwhile, the power company's financial woes are making some people very rich — namely lawyers and Wall Street investors.

From the designer of Katamari Damacy and other cult favorites comes a new work — one just as eccentric and earnest as his past games.

Ukraine's president was elected with a huge popular mandate to fight corruption. The youngest and least experience member of Ukraine's parliament has joined the battle against corruption.