Secretary Marco Rubio clashes with Democrats in the committee where he once served
Secretary of State Marco Rubio had some testy exchanges with Democrats in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He defended big cuts and the Trump administration's decision to dismantle USAID.
What Newly Proposed Tariffs On China Mean For The U.S. Business Community
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Erin Ennis, Vice-President of the US-China Business Council, about the White House proposal for tariffs on China. She talks about how the proposed tariffs concern American companies doing business with China.
Volunteer Network In Ireland Helps Women Get Access To Abortions
This spring, Ireland holds a referendum on abortion, which is currently illegal in the country. But a network of abortion providers and volunteers helps thousands of Irish women travel abroad each year for the procedure — mostly to the U.K.
How Social Security Numbers Became A Form Of National Identification
The Social Security number was never meant to be a form of national identification. And yet, here were are: Nine digits that rule our lives and ruin our lives if they wind up in the wrong hands.
AT&T And Justice Department Meet In Court Over Potential Time Warner Deal
After months of build-up, lawyers for AT&T and the Justice Department squared off in court Thursday over the potential $85 billion deal for Time Warner. The Justice Department says it will hurt competition and drive up cable TV subscription prices.
California Residents Bracing For More Mudslides
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Rita Bourbon, who survived a mudslide in her Santa Barbara, Calif., home in January. This week, she evacuated for the fifth time since then, and talks about how she and her neighbors have been coping.
Sacramento Residents Concerned Over Video Showing Police Shooting Unarmed Man
Video footage of police officers fatally shooting a Sacramento man in his grandparents' backyard is raising questions about whether police acted properly. Officers thought he had a gun, but it was a cell phone. The shooting is under investigation.
With HBO's 'Barry,' Bill Hader Presents His Finest Work Yet
Bill Hader stars in a new HBO series, Barry. He plays a paid assassin who takes on a job in Los Angeles only to discover a passion for acting.
Federal Judge To Rule In Kansas Voter Registration Lawsuit
The trial has ended in the lawsuit alleging Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach's requirements for registering to vote in his state are unreasonable.
Congress Passes Legislation To Curb Online Sex Trafficking Of Children
It's the first major change in years to a key legal shield used by Internet companies to avoid liability for what people say and online.
American Business Leaders In China Concerned About Trump's Trade Actions
U.S. businesses in China have had intellectual property stolen, technology 'transferred' and some have had data taken from them by China's government. But many still oppose tariffs as a response.