Putin Gets Frosty Reception At G20 In Australia
President Obama and Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper were among those who gave the Russian leader an earful over Moscow's involvement in Ukraine.
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Hagel Announces Billions In Upgrades To Nuclear Program
The U.S. defense secretary said the Pentagon is aiming to invest about 10 percent more over the next five years to fix "systemic problems" of leadership, morale and aging equipment.
Success Record is Mixed For Global Climate Deals
As China and the U.S. strike a landmark climate change deal, NPR's Scott Simon asks science correspondent Christopher Joyce how effective these climate targets have been historically.
Court Rejects Challenge To Obamacare Rules On Contraceptives
At issue were regulations to accommodate religious nonprofits that object to including birth control in their health insurance plans. Catholic groups said the regulations don't go far enough.
Get Ready To Watch This Lame-Duck Congress Sprint
From a Hail Mary pass on the Keystone pipeline aimed at saving Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., to attempts to block White House appointments and executive actions, the next month in Congress could be busy.
Mayor Jane Byrne: 'No One Else Had The Guts'
Jane Byrne, the first female mayor of Chicago, died at the age of 81. NPR's Scott Simon revisits a conversation from earlier this year with Kathy Byrne, the former mayor's daughter.
Despite Job Growth, Voters Focus On Stagnant Wages
NPR's Scott Simon talks to columnist Megan McArdle of Bloomberg View about what voters really want from the U.S. job market.
Gen. Dempsey Lands In Iraq As U.S. Presence Starts To Grow
Army Gen. Martin Dempsey's visit comes as the U.S. prepares to deploy 1,500 military advisors to Iraq.
Tech Week That Was: Obama Rocks The Net Neutrality Debate
The president took a stand on net neutrality this week, saying the idea that traffic is treated equally should be protected like a public utility. Critics called it "Obamacare for the Internet."
Doctor, Put On Your PPE And Go Into The ETU, Stat!
The world of global health is an acronym soup. And the Ebola virus has generated its own list.