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The University of Missouri was deciding how to honor George Smith, who shared the 2018 Nobel in chemistry. Some schools designate parking spots but Smith bikes. He now has his own spot in a bike rack.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is under increased scrutiny as Turkey and other nations accuse the Saudis of having journalist Jamal Khashoggi killed. Salman is said to have no tolerance for critics.

10-18-18 9:30 AM newscast

On her new record, Lorely Rodriguez explores different matters of the heart — telling her story, and a little of ours in the process.

Top leaders in Kandahar province in Afghanistan have been assassinated two days before the country votes in parliamentary elections. The top U.S. military commander escaped injury. The Taliban have claimed responsibility in the attack.

Near record flooding is moving across central Texas. The fast rising waters have ripped out a large bridge, and taken many residents by surprise.

Emails among federal officials indicate that President Trump vetoed a redevelopment plan for the site of the FBI headquarters. The project could have featured a hotel to compete with Trump's hotel, a block away.

President Trump is in the midst of a three state western campaign swing. He has been campaigning aggressively for midterm candidates, going mostly to Trump country and avoiding areas where he is less popular.

The Sears bankruptcy highlights the struggle that many suburban malls face, especially when an big anchor retailer shuts down. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former Sears Canada CEO Mark Cohen about malls in the post-Sears era.

For centuries, white Americans distanced themselves from any non-white ancestry they might have. Now many are claiming it--some from pride, others to claim benefits designed for minorities. What percentage minority can they claim? It's complicated.