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Vice President Harris is pictured during an interview with CNN's Dana Bash in Savannah, Ga., on Thursday — her first in-depth, on-the-record conversation with a journalist since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee.

6 takeaways from Harris' interview on CNN

Vice President Harris gave her first interview since jumping into the presidential race just a little over a month ago. Here's what we learned.

A Top CIA Official Retires Under Cloud of Suspicion

Even as it loses its chief executive, the CIA's recently retired third-ranking official is under investigation for possible improper relations with a defense contractor, says Newsweek magazine correspondent Michael Isikoff. Federal investigators are investigating CIA Executive Director Kyle "Dusty" Foggo.

Top Reviewers On Amazon Get Tons Of Free Stuff

"I have so many Bluetooth speakers, it's ridiculous," Amazon's top reviewer says. He's also received headphones, laser printers and a spin bike.

USC Win Tops Frantic Football Weekend

A last-minute win over Notre Dame keeps the University of Southern California's long unbeaten streak alive. The wild ending was just one of several in a big week of college football. John Feinstein and Steve Inskeep discuss the developments.

Mourners lament the deaths of young men at a funeral in El Alto, Bolivia, on Wednesday. The men were shot outside a major fuel plant in an operation by Bolivian security forces to clear a blockade that has caused fuel shortages in La Paz.

At Least 6 Killed As Political Turmoil Continues In Bolivia

Ex-President Evo Morales continues to influence politics from exile in Mexico City as the interim president moves toward new elections. The death toll has risen to 30 in the post-election violence.

Spanish rejoneador Pablo Hermoso de Mendoza brandishes a banderilla as he fights a bull during the El Pilar Feria at La Misericordia bullring last week.

Spanish Top Court Overturns Catalonia's Bullfighting Ban

The judges ruled it was unconstitutional and infringed on the government's responsibility to preserve Spain's cultural patrimony. Catalan lawmakers approved the ban in 2010, citing animal cruelty.

A Cambodian survivor of the infamous Tuol Sleng prison (known as S-21) poses by a picture of "Brother Number Two" Nuon Chea last year.

Top Khmer Rouge Leaders Apologize For Regime's Atrocities

Nuon Chea, the No. 2 leader in the genocidal Cambodian regime, and head of state Khieu Samphan are on trial for genocide and crimes against humanity during the 1970s.

Child laborers wait to be processed at a safe house after being rescued during a raid at a factory in New Delhi by workers from Bachpan Bachao Andolan (Save the Childhood Movement) in June.

India, China Top List Of Nations With Most Slaves

But the country with the highest prevalence of modern-day slavery is Mauritania. That's according to a report released Thursday by the Walk Free Foundation, an anti-slavery group. The numbers are in line with previous estimates from the U.N. and the State Department.

Melissa McCarthy gets a star-vehicle movie of her own in <em>Spy</em>.

In 'Spy,' Melissa McCarthy Receives Top-Billing. Finally.

NPR film critic Bob Mondello says Spyis a generous, smart, sexy comedy, surrounding a generous, smart, sexy star. It was a long time coming, but it was worth the wait.

Finalists for the top teenage piano competition join NPR

The final three participants share thoughts as they headed into final round of Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition, where more than 20 teenagers performed classical sonatas and concertos.

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