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President Trump's trip to China is going forward despite the war with Iran casting a shadow over the state visit.
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NPR's A Martínez asks Rep. Ro Khanna, ranking member of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the U.S. and China, about President Trump's talks with his Chinese counterpart.
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After a long career in comedy, Martin Short shares his story of "love, loss and survival" in a new Netflix documentary, Marty, Life Is Short. -
Wellness and longevity influencers are pushing a compound called NAD+. There's scientific interest in its potential, but researchers say the marketing claims have gotten ahead of the science. -
Trump says Iran's response to the U.S. ceasefire proposal is "totally unacceptable," Trump heads to China amid Iran war, Congress returns after week-long break.
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Artificial intelligence on the agenda for President Trump's upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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The Trump administration restored some of the billions of dollars previously frozen or withheld from research institutions and agencies. Some researchers say it's too late to save their work.
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An orchestra performs the world premiere of a piece by the late Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White, 23 years after he composed it.
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Iran says it will not give in to Trump's demands as Trump calls Iran's response "totally unacceptable."
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As Iran delivers a new response to a U.S. truce proposal and President Trump prepares to visit China, NPR's A Martinez asks retired Gen. Joseph Votel about the implications for war in the Middle East.
