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The political crisis in Ukraine is spreading, with tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Kiev's central square, demanding that President Viktor Yanukovych step down. From Kiev, NPR's Corey Flintoff speaks with guest host Kelly McEvers about some surprising developments.

Scandals seem to be popping up almost weekly in the military: Air Force missile officers cheating on exams. Army officers getting kickbacks. Navy instructors sharing test results. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered some reviews of the nuclear force, and asked for an update on ethics teaching at military schools.

The retiring Florida Republican senator is under pressure from his party to reverse course and run again this November.

Long-lasting hormone contraceptives are now the most recommended form of birth control for young women. And many women say the fact that they can reduce or eliminate periods is a big plus.

A series of fireworks were set off early Sunday against local orders, triggering a massive fire that injured at least 200. Most were killed in the collapse of a building that stored the fireworks.

As the rainwater dumped by Matthew flows downriver, towns are being overwhelmed by devastating floods. "You're dealing with just massive amounts of water," one reporter says.

The Turkish prime minister said at least 265 people died in an attempted military coup on Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who appears back in control and has promised to punish coup plotters.

The Libertarian presidential candidates held a debate Saturday night at their party convention in Orlando, Fla.

Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson speaks with Fields about how he hopes to work with the new administration, the future of autonomous vehicles and more.

As President-elect Donald Trump huddles with his transition team in Manhattan, New York's top politicians are fighting Trump on his policies, especially on immigration.