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How Trump's sweeping new travel ban may affect the many nations it targets
by Kate Bartlett
President Trump announces a sweeping travel ban on citizens from 12 countries, with restrictions on seven others -- evoking the "Muslim ban" Trump introduced during his first term.
Trump Suggests China Should Also Investigate Former Vice President Joe Biden
by Ayesha Rascoe
President Trump suggested China should investigate former Vice President Biden, further escalating a fight with Democrats as they conduct an impeachment probe of his requests from foreign countries.
Lauren Groff Is On A Mission To Remember Nancy Hale With 'Where The Light Falls'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with writer Lauren Groff about a collection of short stories she edited by Nancy Hale. Hale died in 1988.
Why The Prices Of Irish Butter, Scotch Whisky, Other European Goods Are Going Up
by Scott Horsley
The price of Irish butter, Scotch whisky and other European goods will be going up soon. The U.S. is imposing tariffs after the World Trade Organization ruled that Europe illegally subsidized Airbus.
Finnish Journalist Mari Karppinen On How She Decided To Cover Trump's Press Conference
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Mari Karppinen, U.S. correspondent for MTV News Finland, about Wednesday's press conference with Presidents Niinisto and Trump, after her questions went viral.
Actress Da'Vine Joy Randolph On Her Role In 'Dolemite Is My Name'
by Mandalit del Barco
Da'Vine Joy Randolph plays a comedian in the new movie Dolemite Is My Name. The actress plays a strong, curvy, funny, black single mother who subverts stereotypes of the Blaxploitation era.
Some Plants And Animals Have An Edge When It Comes To Surviving The Warming Climate
by Lauren Sommer
When it comes to surviving the warming climate, scientists are finding that some plants and animals have an edge. The hope is that these "super adapters" can help preserve their species.
Rep. Adam Smith Discusses The Trump Administration's Involvement With Aid To Ukraine
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Adam Smith of the House Armed Services Committee, about the Trump administration's decision to withhold — then release — U.S. security assistance to Ukraine.
What Afghans Want To Happen To Their Country After Peace Talks Stalled
by Diaa Hadid
People in Kabul, Afghanistan, are grappling with the stalled peace deal and the prospects of the return of the Taliban to govern the country.
Why All Those Criticisms About Millennials Aren't Necessarily Fair
Lazy. Coddled. Afraid of Adulthood. These adjectives are often used to describe millennials. But are they accurate?
How Rep. Susan Wild Is Balancing The Impeachment Inquiry, Her Constituents' Concerns
by Claudia Grisales
Pennsylvania Democratic Rep. Susan Wild recently came out in support of the impeachment inquiry, but her constituents say they want her to focus on pocketbook issues.
Trump Keeps Using The Word 'Treason' But What's The Criminal Definition Of The Word?
President Trump has accused Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., of treason and whoever gave information to the whistleblower of being a spy. NPR looks at the criminal definitions of those words.
As Pressure From Regulators Increases, Juul Shifts Its Strategy
by Jim Zarroli
The vaping company Juul is under intense pressure from regulators and politicians. It's spending more on lobbying, public relations and grassroots campaigns to stir up opposition to new vaping laws.