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Joe Kent's co-author talks about the counterterrorism official's resignation

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Marty Skovlund, co-author of a book with Joe Kent, who resigned his position as the Trump administration's top counterterrorism official.

From left, Sens. Howard Baker of Tennesse and Senator Sam Ervin of North Carolina, majority counsel Sam Dash, Sens. Herman Talmadge of Georgia and Daniel Inouye of Hawaii listen to the testimony of James McCord, one of the Watergate burglqrs, during the Watergate hearings.

Watergate Committee hearings may be both an inspiration and a hard act to follow

Fifty years from now, when Americans look back on the riotous break-in at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, will it have as much impact as memories of the Watergate scandal continue to have today?

Sen. Barack Obama tours a Johnstown, Penn. factory before that state's democratic primary.

Are White Men the Soccer Moms of 2008?

They're generally part of the working class, skewing right of center. With an African-American and a woman as top democratic contenders, Politico.com's David Paul Kuhn says white male voters are as critical as they've ever been — but now they're even more elusive.

Toyota's third-generation Prius hybrid is displayed Monday at a showroom in Tokyo.

Toyota Rolls Out New Prius Hybrid

The latest model of the popular gasoline-electric hybrid will need to fend off tough new competition from Honda. Toyota used to dominate the hybrid market. But Honda's new Insight became the first hybrid to top the best-sellers' list in Japan last month.

Former Nigerian Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is now Managing Director of the World Bank.

World Bank Director Breaks Barriers in Leadership

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the new Managing Director of the World Bank, which has seen its share of recent challenges. The native Nigerian explains the responsibilities of her new job as the only woman in a top leadership position at the institution.

Germany's Jan Ullrich talks to the media in front of his hotel in Blaesheim near Strasbourg on Friday. A favorite to win, Ullrich has withdrawn from the Tour de France under the cloud of a doping scandal in Spain.

Doping Allegations Rock Tour de France

A day before the start of the Tour de France, star riders Jan Ullrich and Ivan Basso have been banned from cycling's top event over doping allegations. Other competitors are also implicated. Phil Liggett of the Outdoor Life Network details the scandal for Madeleine Brand.

White House political adviser Karl Rove leaves the U.S. Federal Courthouse in Washington, D.C., after testifying for the fourth time before a federal grand jury investigating the CIA leak case, Oct. 14. He declined to comment on the proceedings.

Rove Concludes Testimony in CIA Leak Case

President Bush's top strategist, Karl Rove, spends four hours testifying in his fourth and final appearance before a grand jury investigating who exposed the identity of CIA agent Valerie Plame.

A Fitness Resolution: The AIDS Marathon in Dublin

Farai Chideya is just one of millions of Americans working to get in better shape in 2006, and the new year gave her a chance to reflect on one of her top accomplishments of 2005: completing a marathon. She recently finished the AIDS Marathon held in Dublin, Ireland.

Scientist Tied To Anthrax Case Dies

A top U.S. government scientist who helped investigate deadly anthrax attacks in 2001 reportedly committed suicide as the federal probe shifted to him. Bruce Ivins, 62, was a bioresearcher at defense labs in Fort Detrick, Maryland.

Russian President Vladimir Putin waves as he arrives for the Victory Day military parade at Red Square in central Moscow.

The News Roundup - International

Bibi vows to go back after Rafah. Happiness takes a dive in the U.S.

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