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Tesla hit an unexpected team with hundreds of layoffs
by Camila Domonoske
Tesla laid off hundreds of people. The company's supercharger network has been a striking success. So why did Elon Musk hit that team with devastating layoffs?
How China's New Wealth And Power Are Changing The World
by William Dobson
A look at one of the most extraordinary developments in human history: how China's government has lifted hundreds of millions out of poverty – in just 40 years.
Supreme Court Term Begins With 8 Justices As Kavanaugh Nomination Battle Continues
by Nina Totenberg
The Supreme Court's new term began Monday with just eight justices as the fight over Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination continues.
Sen. James Lankford Weighs In On Kavanaugh Nomination And FBI Investigation
Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., talks to NPR's Ailsa Chang about what's next for Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh as the FBI begins its investigation.
Trump Says FBI Should Interview Anyone It Wants In The Kavanaugh Probe
by Scott Detrow
Arizona GOP Sen. Jeff Flake helped negotiate a pause on the vote for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh for an FBI probe. He says if there is any evidence that he lied to Congress his nomination would be dead.
Former FBI Agent Discusses Practices For Background Probes Into Federal Judges
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with former FBI agent Jack Owens, Jr. about the FBI investigation into sexual assault allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
FBI Re-Investigating Supreme Court Nominee Kavanaugh Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
by Ryan Lucas
FBI special agents are re-investigating Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. They've spoken to a small number of the people involved with the newly surfaced allegations about sexual misconduct — allegations the nominee denies.
Fact Check: Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh's Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Politifact reporter Jon Greenberg to fact-check various statements Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh made at his hearing last week.