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U.S. says 'substantial progress' made in trade talks with China
by Willem Marx
The White House is optimistic following two days of trade talks with China in Geneva.
New book brings foodies on a global culinary adventure
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Cecily Wong, one of the co-authors of a new book called Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer's Guide. It explores culinary delicacies from every continent.
Fans worry over ranchera icon Vicente Fernández, who remains hospitalized
by Carrie Kahn
Mexico's most famous ranchera singer remains hospitalized after a fall at his Guadalajara ranch, leaving fans on both sides of the border worried about his fate and the music he made so famous.
Comedian Dahlia Belle challenges the problematic takes in Dave Chappelle's special
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with comedian Mx Dahlia Belle, a Black trans woman, who wrote an open letter to Dave Chappelle after he drew criticism again for jokes about trans people.
This county arrested and detained children more than anywhere else in Tennessee
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with reporter Meribah Knight about her investigation into Rutherford County, Tenn., where children were arrested and detained at a higher rate than elsewhere in the state.
Why a popular Tibetan Buddhist monastery is under investigation
by Emily Feng
Red City Monastery was a thriving Tibetan Buddhist institution that attracted tens of thousands of wealthy pilgrims a year. Now it's under investigation.
The FDA may authorize more booster shots and is assessing a pill to treat COVID-19
by Rob Stein
The Food and Drug Administration has released the evidence that Moderna and Johnson & Johnson tried to win authorization for boosters the agency weighs Merck's request for a drug to treat COVID-19.
Plenty more Jon Grudens to go around in the NFL
After years of emails containing his racist, misogynist and homophobic comments were released, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden resigned Monday night.
Ethiopia has launched a new offensive against rebels in Tigray
by Eyder Peralta
The Ethiopian government says it has launched a new offensive in the north against Tigrayan rebels.
G20 meets to find a way to prevent economic collapse and help citizens in Afghanistan
by Michele Kelemen
The G20 is holding a special summit on Afghanistan as the country heads toward a humanitarian crisis.
Indigenous People's Day is a federal holiday now. Activists want to drop Columbus Day
This year marks the first time a U.S. president has officially proclaimed an Indigenous Peoples' Day observance. But not every state or city broadly recognizes this day in honor of Native Americans.