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.
NPR Listeners React To Interview With Alt-Right Leader Richard Spencer
Listeners had strong reactions to NPR's interview with Richard Spencer, a leader in the so-called "alt-right," a white nationalist ideology.
Sen. Stabenow Outlines How Democrats Will Move Forward Under Trump
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow about where the Democratic Party goes next after the election of Donald Trump.
JPMorgan Chase Agrees To Pay $264 Million In Chinese Bribery Scheme
JPMorgan Chase and its Hong Kong affiliate have agreed to pay fines totaling $264 million for their role in a scheme to win lucrative contracts in China. The bank acknowledged running a program in which it hired relatives of influential Chinese officials in exchange for certain business contracts. A Justice Department official said the scheme amounted to bribery.
Transition Meetings Create Traffic Nightmare Near Trump Tower
As President-elect Donald Trump's transition team meets in Manhattan, additional security and gawking tourists are causing a traffic nightmare outside Trump Tower.
Fight Slows Down After Iraqi Forces Enter ISIS-Held City Of Mosul
The Iraqi and U.S. offensive to try to force ISIS from the city of Mosul has been underway for nearly a month. But the fight for the city itself is just beginning.
Nick Offerman Shares His Love Of Woodworking In 'Good Clean Fun'
Comedian and actor Nick Offerman became a star as the Libertarian Ron Swanson in the hit sitcom, Parks and Recreation. He's also pretty good in the woodshop. In fact, building things out of wood is a serious passion. And he's written about it in his latest book, Good Clean Fun.
Bob Dylan To Skip Nobel Prize Ceremony In Stockholm
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with David Gaines, author of In Dylan Town: A Fan's Life, about the news that Bob Dylan will not attend the ceremony to collect his Nobel Prize in Literature.
The Son-In-Law Rises: Jared Kushner's Influence In The Trump Camp
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Sarah Ellison, writer at Vanity Fair, about the role of Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner in the president-elect's inner circle.
Democrats Struggle To Agree On Path Forward After Trump Victory
Still reeling from a disappointing election, congressional Democrats are trying to figure out a path forward. But there's disagreement about what that path looks like. House Democrats postponed their leadership elections amid discontent about the direction of their caucus. Meanwhile, Senate Democrats are roiling about how best to connect with working class voters.
Obama Calls German Chancellor Angela Merkel 'His Closest Ally'
President Obama's last overseas tour takes him to Berlin on Thursday, where he'll meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel — the most prominent European leader standing against growing nationalist populism.