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.
Syrian Doctor Casts Doubt On Proposed Pause In Fighting
Dr. Osama Abo El Ezz is a general surgeon at a hospital in Aleppo, Syria. He says the humanitarian situation is grim and doesn't believe the cease fire will change anything. Nevertheless, he says he will keep working in Aleppo.
Syrian 'Cessation Of Hostilities' Agreement Met With Skepticism
The day after, weaknesses became clear in a deal billed as trying to get a pause in the fighting in Syria. It's unclear if it will stop Russian bombing or allow in needed aid.
In Nevada, Generation Gap Over Democratic Candidates Widens
Democratic women are overwhelmingly supporting Hillary Clinton — or rather, those over 45 are. Women under 30 are strongly supporting Bernie Sanders. With the caucuses in Nevada coming up, NPR asks women there what they make of this generational divide.
At Many Workplaces, Training For A New Threat: Active Shooters
More companies are offering employees training to deal with shooting threats at work. But it presents a dilemma: "How do you create awareness, without creating paranoia?" one expert says.
Kerry, Lavrov Agree On Need For Cease-Fire In Syria
At a meeting in Munich Thursday, Secretary of State John Kerry and his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, agreed they would try to implement a cease-fire and allow humanitarian aid into Syria.
Global Markets Slide As Fed Chair Janet Yellen Briefs Congress
Stock markets around the world were down again Thursday. In the U.S., the Dow and the S&P were down about 2 percent at mid-day. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen is on Capitol Hill briefing lawmakers, and the price of oil slipped below $27 a barrel.
Democratic Presidential Candidates To Debate After Bernie Sanders' Big Win
Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton debate in Milwaukee Thursday night. It's the first chance for voters to see them since Sanders' big win in New Hampshire.
NATO To Deploy Warships Between Greek Islands And Turkey
NPR's Ari Shapiro interviews Ivo Daalder, former ambassador to NATO and currently president of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, about how NATO can help the migrant crisis in the Aegean Sea.
More Than 40 Prison Guards Indicted In Georgia On Drug Trafficking Charges
Authorities in Georgia indicted more than 40 prison guards. They're accused of drug trafficking and accepting bribes.