U.S. says 'substantial progress' made in trade talks with China
The White House is optimistic following two days of trade talks with China in Geneva.
Biologists Divided Over How To Save Endangered Pangolin
The pangolin is a tiny snake-like creature. It's in great demand for its meat and scales, and it is in danger of extinction. Biologists can't agree on whether zoos should play a role in saving it.
Chief Justice John Roberts Bucks Tradition In Graduation Speech
A commencement speech delivered last month by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is gaining attention. Roberts didn't talk about the Constitution or the Supreme Court, but instead bucked tradition and wished the graduates some hardship.
White House Veteran David Simas Helps Forge Obama's Legacy As Foundation CEO
NPR's Ari Shapiro interviews David Simas, CEO of the Obama Foundation, about the mission of the foundation and the vision for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.
Fighting Among Drug Traffickers Leads To Surge Of Murders In Mexico
There's been a surge of murders in Mexico. Forty-five people were killed over the weekend in violence largely attributed to fighting among narco-traffickers. Among the victims, authorities found a suitcase filled with human remains in Los Cabos.
Disney Announces Changes To Pirates Of The Caribbean Ride
Disney announced it will be making some changes to its "Pirates of the Caribbean" ride. The most significant of those changes will be doing away with the "bride auction" that appears partway through the ride.
Maine's Government Remains Closed After Gov. LePage Refuses To Sign Budget Bill
State government offices in Maine remain closed Monday after members of the legislature and the governor failed to resolve their differences over the state budget.
New Jersey Marks Day 3 Of Government Shutdown Over Budget Impasse
State offices were closed and employees were furloughed as New Jersey marked day three of its government shutdown. Gov. Chris Christie and state legislators are at an impasse over the state's $35 million budget. The governor remained defiant, despite taking heat for spending the weekend with his family at a state beach that was off-limits to the public.
In Reno, Nev., Homegrown Startups Fuel Tech Transformation
Reno, Nev., is enjoying a tech boom. Giants like Apple, Google and Tesla are all there. The transformation is also being driven by some homegrown start-ups, but some worry Reno will become unaffordable.
Deadly War On Drugs Overshadows Philippine President's First Year In Office
Critics say Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs has targeted the poor disproportionately while high level drug kingpins go free. More than 7,000 people have died in encounters with police or in so-called vigilante killings, mostly in poorer neighborhoods where getting by is already a struggle.
Where Did Americans' Love For Ice Cream Come From?
Americans eat more than 40 pints of ice cream each year. Where did our love for ice cream come from? Journalist Amy Ettinger says it dates back to our Founding Fathers.