U.S. says 'substantial progress' made in trade talks with China
The White House is optimistic following two days of trade talks with China in Geneva.
Protests Have Persisted Outside Of The Tokyo Olympics
For months, polls have shown most Japanese citizens don't want the Olympics in Japan. Cost overruns and a COVID-19 surge have led to street protests. Now activists are facing the games' inevitability.
Drastic Drop In Life Expectancy Is Far Steeper For Black And Latino Populations
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Dr. Alicia Fernandez of UC San Francisco about new figures showing a steeper decline in life expectancy for Black and Latino populations, driven largely by the pandemic.
In A Major Step For Chicago Police Reform, Civilians Gain Oversight Of Department
The Chicago City Council approved a plan to give civilians oversight of the city's police department: the result of a years-long effort to allow residents a role in how their communities are policed.
Oh Flock... Clever Cockatoos Are More Culturally Complex Than We Thought
Cockatoos in Sydney have become expert trash bin burglars. Scientists say birds in different neighborhoods have taught each other different techniques to open the bins, a sign of cultural complexity.
Small-Scale Farmers Don't Have To Wipe Out Forests To Grow These Crops
Forested land isn't usually good for farming unless it's clear-cut and plowed. Mini farms under the tree tops can grow crops like ginseng and mushrooms. It may be viable way to be a small time farmer.
Former Adviser On Biden's Pandemic Response Team Discusses The Rise In COVID-19 Cases
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Andy Slavitt, former advisor on President Biden's pandemic response team, about the recent rise in COVID-19 infections.
An Increase In Violent Crimes Is Complicating A Push To Defund The Minneapolis Police
One year after the George Floyd protests, the future of Minneapolis Police Department is still unclear, as the Defund movement collides with the reality of increasing violent crime.
All Eyes On Ohio: People, Money And Energy Are Flooding Into A Cleveland Area Primary
Democrats around the United States are busily focusing on an upcoming race. From across the country, people and money and energy are flooding into one democratic primary in the Cleveland area.
Los Angeles Considers Its Priorities As The Seat For Mayor Opens Ahead Of Schedule
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has been nominated to become the next U.S. ambassador to India. His departure leaves the city asking what he accomplished and what it wants in its next leader.