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Weapons and war: Parallels between Iran and Iraq
by Ari Shapiro
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with journalist Steve Coll about the parallels between Iraq and Iran when it comes to discussions of a potential war due to an adversarial country's weapons program.
Companies Look For Workarounds To Avoid Trump's Tariffs As Trade War Grinds On
by Scott Horsley
As the trade war drags on, companies are beginning to make long-term adjustments. For some, that means hiring workers to redesign or reclassify products or seek new suppliers to sidestep import taxes.
Palestinian Journalist Weighs In On Rep. Rashida Tlaib's Cancelled Trip To Israel
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Palestinian journalist Daoud Kuttab about Rep. Rashida Tlaib's decision to cancel her trip to Israel, citing what she said were Israel's oppressive conditions.
What This Week's Economic Jitters Mean For Trump's Re-Election Bid
by Franco Ordoñez
The strength of the economy is a major factor in President Trump's reelection bid. Jitters on Wall Street and overseas this week were a reminder that it may not be something he can totally rely on.
'Shawshank Redemption' Fans Flock To Mansfield, Ohio, For Movie's 25th Anniversary
by Katie Blackley
As many as 30,000 fans of the movie, The Shawshank Redemption, are flocking to the prison where it was shot in Mansfield, Ohio, for a 25th anniversary celebration of the movie.
Used Clothing Offers Fresh Hope For 2 Struggling Department Stores
by Alina Selyukh
In their latest gasp for fresh ideas, Macy's and J.C. Penney made the same choice: A tie-up with ThredUp, the largest online store for second-hand clothes –- one of retail's fastest-growing segments.
'Archive Of Our Own' Fanfiction Website Is Up For A Hugo Award
by Neda Ulaby
The fanfiction website Archive of Our Own — where people post stories about their favorite movies, books and TV shows — is up for a Hugo Award, one of the highest awards in sci-fi and fantasy.
Kirtland's Warbler Success Story Might Help The Future Of The Endangered Species Act
by Susan Bence
The once nearly extinct Kirtland's warbler is creating a stir in the conservation world. People in Michigan and Wisconsin hope the success story will keep the Endangered Species Act alive.
How The Manufacturing Slowdown Is Impacting U.S. Businesses
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Shawn Donnan of Bloomberg News about how the manufacturing slowdown is impacting business around the U.S. and what it means for President Trump's economic record.
Week In Politics: Bipartisan Efforts on Gun Policy And Greenland
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Matthew Yglesias of Vox, and Eliana Johnson of Politico, about Rep. Rashida Tlaib's cancelled trip to Israel and bipartisan efforts on gun policy.
In Northern Iraq, Yazidis Gather To Mark The 5th Anniversary Of An ISIS Massacre
by Jane Arraf
In remote northern Iraq, Yazidis gathered to mark an ISIS massacre five years ago. Some were relatives of Nobel Laureate Nadia Murad.