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In the Philippines, the surprise pardon of a US Marine convicted of killing a transgender woman has stirred old resentments about preferential treatment for American forces who run afoul of the law.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Dr. Curtis Chan, Deputy Health Officer for San Mateo County, CA about the county's decision NOT to issue a stay-at-home order, as neighboring counties have.

Hing is a staple of Indian cuisine, but until now it's been imported into India. Finally, Indian farmers will be growing the herb.

President Trump said he was averting panic by downplaying the threat of the coronavirus — a shift from his more common tactic of alarming people about immigration, hurricanes and other issues.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Chandra Greer, owner and founder of Greer — a stationery company based in Chicago — about holiday cards for a tumultuous year.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with U.S. Army Secretary Christine Wormuth about why the Army is struggling to recruit.

Taiwan's vice president transits through the U.S. this weekend on a trip to South America. China is watching closely.

A visit to the annual festival in Uvalde, Texas celebrating the region's honey. The event was cancelled last year because of Texas's worst school shooting.

Hip-hop is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Commentator Kiana Fitzgerald is looking back at the albums that changed the game — starting with: 1980's "Kurtis Blow."

Attacks against postal carriers are up, and so is mail theft. The U.S. Postal Service is expanding safety measures, but do they go far enough?