French champagne makers brace themselves for the impact of U.S. tariffs
Even with President Trump's 90-day pause on global tariffs for most countries, many European winemakers no longer see the U.S. as a market they can count on.
Congress Strikes Bipartisan Deal To Fund Government Through September
Republicans and Democrats in Congress reached a bipartisan deal late on Sunday to fund the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year. But bigger challenges lie ahead this fall.
Despite Human Rights Record, Trump Invites Philippines' President To The White House
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Human Rights activist Chito Gascon about President Trump's invitation to Philippines' President Duterte and Duterte's record on human rights, including extra-judicial executions.
White House Defends Trump's Decision To Reach Out To Philippines' President
The White House is defending President Trump's decision to reach out to the Philippines president, despite his sketchy record on human rights.
Early Polls Show U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May Leading Ahead Of Election
The United Kingdom is in the early stages of campaigning for a June election. Current opinion polling suggests a result that would strengthen the hand of Prime Minister Theresa May as she steers her country out of the European Union.
Analysts Divided Over Stock Market Valuation In Trump Era
Is the stock market overvalued at current levels? A lot of analysts think so. On the other hand, there are analysts who think the market has room to move higher. For both sides, a lot depends on what's going on in Washington, D.C.
President Trump Promotes Revised Version Of GOP Health Care Bill
President Trump is promising great things from the revised version of the Republican health care bill. He said it would lower premiums, increase competition and protect people with pre-existing conditions "beautifully."
Music Review: 'Pleasure,' Feist
Canadian singer and songwriter Feist has just released her first album in six years called Pleasure. Music reviewer Tom Moon says it is intimate, raw and rooted in her personal struggle over the past couple of years.
Multiple Deaths Reported As Tornadoes, Floods Roll Through South, Midwest
Thunder storms ripped across Texas, the South and Midwest this weekend killing at least 15 and spawning tornadoes and floods that left parts of the countryside devastated.
Veterans' Advocates Hope To Prevent Suicide By Limiting Access To Guns
There's no clear consensus on why veterans' suicide is on the rise. There is a consensus on how to prevent it: take away their guns. But that may not be a viable suggestion politically.
Demonstrators Unite Against Trump In May Day Protests
Los Angeles and Seattle are preparing for large crowds at Monday's May Day marches. The Trump administration's aggressive deportation policies are fueling this year's protests.
After Arkansas Executions, Lawyer Criticizes Use Of Capital Punishment
Bryan Stevenson has spent his entire career defending prisoners on death row. He and and his staff have won cases for 115 men who have been wrongly condemned. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Stevenson about the recent executions in Arkansas and why he thinks the death penalty should be abandoned.