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Venezuela Expels Univision Team

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Univision journalist Jorge Ramos, who is being expelled from Venezuela following a reportedly contentious interview with President Nicolas Maduro.

How Do Republicans Feel About The Latest Findings In The Russia Probe?

Rachel Martin talks to Jonah Goldberg, senior editor of the National Review, about the latest revelations in the probe into the 2016 presidential election conducted by special counsel Robert Mueller.

At a Senate hearing March 27, Daniel Elwell, acting director of the Federal Aviation Administration, said airline pilots had enough training to handle Boeing's flight control software. But some pilots disagree.

Pilots Split Over FAA Chief's Claims On Boeing 737 Max Training

The top official at the FAA says airline pilots had enough training to handle Boeing's flight control software linked to two deadly crashes. His statement has divided pilots in the U.S. and overseas.

Pop Culture Comfort Food

What are the books, TV shows, movies, podcasts and board games that get you through the dark, lonely winter? We talk about Pop Culture Comfort food that gets us through the tough times.

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Director and producer David France chronicles the efforts of HIV/AIDS activists in the '80s and '90s in his documentary <em>How to Survive a Plague. </em>Above, AIDS activist Peter Staley is arrested in a scene from the film.<em></em>

Harrowing Stories Of 'How To Survive A Plague'

Director and producer David France documents the struggle of HIV/AIDS activists as they fought for better care and access to new medicines in the early days of the epidemic. "There are today, 8 million people alive on those drugs that were spearheaded in this remarkable meeting of minds and hearts," France says.

Grace Coddington, shown above in 1974, is now the creative director at <em>Vogue</em>, but she started her career as a model. "In those days, models had to know how to do everything themselves," she says.

A Model Career: 'Grace' Goes From Runway To 'Vogue'

In a new memoir, Grace Coddington explains how she grew up on a remote island off the coast of Wales, started modeling as a young woman and ended up as creative director at Vogue magazine. Coddington speaks with Fresh Air's Terry Gross about her life in the fashion industry.

This photo provided by Twentieth Century Fox shows Andres The Giant, top, Mandy Patinkin, center, and Wallace Shawn in <em>The Princess Bride</em>.

Mandy Patinkin: 25 Years After 'The Princess Bride,' He's Not Tired Of That Line

Mandy Patinkin talks to Melissa Block about The Princess Bride as it turns 25.

Science Looked Good In 2012

Catfish eating pigeons, water travelling uphill, a blue whale barrel roll — where can one see such things? The scientific journals! Flora Lichtman and Ira Flatow look back on the year's best moments in science cinema. What was your favorite science video of the year?

The old town area of Tallinn, Estonia, is dotted with medieval buildings that reflect its long history. But the city has placed great emphasis on high-tech since the country broke away from the Soviet Union two decades ago.

Tallinn: The Former Soviet City That Gave Birth To Skype

The Estonian capital is dotted with medieval towers and Soviet architecture that belie its status as one of the world's most technologically advanced cities. Residents use a smart card to ride the bus, and mail packages and pay for parking with their phones.

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