Supreme Court faces new headwinds with roughly two weeks left in the term
Some 20 cases remain to be decided—about a third of the total argued cases--many of them the most important of the term. But the shadow docket — with its own list of cases — looms over the other opinions.
Lawmakers Seize Control Of Parliamentary Agenda To Try And Block No-Deal Brexit
The Labour party and rebels in the conservative party seized control of the parliamentary agenda to try and block Boris Johnson from crashing the U.K. out of the E.U. with no withdrawal agreement.
Where U.S.-Taliban Peace Negotiations Stand After Recent Bombings In Afghanistan
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Associated Press reporter Kathy Gannon about the U.S. peace negotiations with the Taliban, in light of recent Taliban bombings in Afghanistan.
What The French Government Is Trying To Do About Domestic Violence
Scores of women have been killed by their partner this year in France. The government is now turning its attention to this burst of domestic violence with a conference on the subject convened Tuesday.
Manufacturing Shrinks For 1st Time In 3 Years On Trade Tensions
Manufacturing activity in the U.S. shrank last month for the first time in three years. Factories are especially sensitive to international forces, including the ongoing trade wars.
Joe Biden On Bipartisanship, Gun Control And Regrets Over Inaction After A Tragedy
Former Vice President Joe Biden sat down with NPR on the campaign trail in Iowa. Biden discussed bipartisanship, activism by gun violence survivors and regret over his inaction after a family tragedy.
The Price Of Gold Is At A 6-Year High. But Is It Actually A Good Investment?
The price of gold is at its highest in six years. "Gold bugs" — that is, die-hard gold investors — swear by the commodity as a certain bet. But are they right?
A Look At The Type Of Boat That Was Involved In The Deadly Fire In California
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with frequent diver Fernando Elizondo about the California boat fire. Elizondo has been diving off those boats for decades.
U.S. Coast Guard Suspends Search For Survivors In Deadly Boat Fire In California
Authorities have recovered 20 bodies and presume all 33 passengers died after a commercial diving boat caught fire on Monday. Federal investigators are interviewing the surviving crew members.
