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Trump's New York criminal trial could head to jury deliberation as soon as next week
by Ximena Bustillo
Once an ally of the former president, now Cohen has spent a third day of testifying against him. He alleges Trump knew about the deal with an adult film star to keep quiet about an alleged affair.
In 'Heart Tonic,' Caroline Davis Added Influences Of Irregular Heart Rhythms
by Michelle Mercer
In 2013, jazz composer and alto saxophonist Caroline Davis got some troubling news: Her father had a potentially dangerous condition — arrhythmia. His heart was beating irregularly. Her concern for him lead to a unique, musical response, and a new album.
Former Chemical Weapons Investigator Discusses Suspected Attack In Syria
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Angela Kane, who was in charge of the chemical weapons investigation in Syria in 2013. They discuss what chemical watchdog inspectors will do when they get to Douma Saturday.
What The Trans-Pacific Partnership Was Originally Constructed For
President Trump has raised the possibility of reconsidering joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership for the second time now. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Wendy Cutler, deputy U.S. trade representative during the Obama administration who negotiated the TPP, about the original purpose of the trade agreement.
How Sometimes Just A Threat Of A Tariff Can Change The Flow Of Global Trade
by Robert Smith
A tariff is not a targeted strike. China has not placed a tariff on U.S. soybeans, but the mere suggestion that it might, has already begun shifting the global flows of the crop across four continents, creating arbitrary winners and losers well beyond U.S. soy producers.
Who Is Reinhold Niebuhr And What Is His Connection To James Comey?
There are a lot of familiar names in former FBI director James Comey's new book, plus one that has many people scratching their heads: Reinhold Niebuhr. Comey considers him an influence, and at one point tweeted under Niebuhr's name.
White House Responds To Former FBI Director James Comey's New Book
by Carrie Johnson
In his new memoir, former FBI Director James Comey accuses the Trump administration of being more worried about the public's perception than Russian interference in elections.
Justice Department Investigating How Colleges Use Early-Decision Admissions
The Justice Department is investigating whether colleges communicate with each other about prospective students they accept through the early-decision process.
How The NBA's Communication Problem Could Affect Playoffs
The NBA playoffs are upon us — and this year tensions are running high between the players and referees.
Showdown Occurs At The U.N. Security Council As Trump Considers Strikes On Syria
by Michele Kelemen
Russia went to the United Nations Security Council to argue against the possibility of U.S. air strikes against Syria — touching off another testy diplomatic confrontation.