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U.S. says 'substantial progress' made in trade talks with China
by Willem Marx
The White House is optimistic following two days of trade talks with China in Geneva.
Where Did Americans' Love For Ice Cream Come From?
by Michel Martin
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.
Trump's Latest Twitter Strike At Media
by David Folkenflik
President Trump's latest strike at the media involves a tweet of a video recorded during a professional wrestling event of him tackling a person whose face is superimposed with the CNN logo.
Why Does The Electric Guitar Need A Hero?
by Denise Guerra
Gibson and Fender, two of the biggest companies making guitars are in debt. One reason is declining sales in electric guitars and the waning popularity of guitar heroes in popular culture.
Road Trip Playlist: Your Selections For This Fourth Of July Weekend
by Michel Martin
Here are your favorite tunes that you submitted as the best road trip travel music to survive this busy Fourth of July travel weekend.
NBA: Free Agency, Steph Curry And More
by Michel Martin
The Golden State Warriors Steph Curry just signed a $200 million deal — the largest in league history. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Washington Post columnist Jerry Brewer about the latest in NBA.
'Snowfall': FX's New Drama About The Crack Epidemic In Los Angeles
by Eric Deggans
FX's new dramatic series is about the origins of the crack epidemic in Los Angeles. Executive Producer John Singleton has made a career of telling stories about Los Angeles, this is his personal opus.
Journalist Advocate Responds To Trump's Latest Attack On Media
by Michel Martin
As tensions rise between the Trump Administration and the U.S. media, Joel Simon, executive director for the Committee to Protect Journalists, talks about the safety of journalists around the world.
Qatar Faces Saudi Sanctions Deadline
by Jackie Northam
Sunday marks 10-day deadline Saudi Arabia gave Qatar to meet several demands in the ongoing fight between the two U.S. allies. The U.S. is trying to keep both countries in the fight against ISIS.
Barbershop: Trump's Tweets, How Hate Groups Are Defined And Jay-Z's New Album
by Michel Martin
Bridget Johnson, Washington editor for PJ Media, Georgetown University professor Paul Butler, and New York Times editorial board editor Anna North discuss Trump's latest Twitter controversy and more.
Your Road Trip Play List, Compliments Weekend All Things Considered
by Michel Martin
On this busy holiday weekend, millions of listeners are hitting the road. Here are some favorite road trip tunes, selected by the Weekend All Things Considered team, to help distract you from traffic.