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.
Diplomatic Activity Offers Glimmer Of Hope On Resolving Syrian Conflict
A local ceasefire in one area of Syria and increased meetings between Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and others offer signs of diplomatic activity surrounding the 4-year-old war.
Devaluation Of Chinese Currency Fuels Fears About Global Economy's Strength
Global markets continued to fall after China devalued its currency for a second straight day on Wednesday. The moves to weaken the yuan could damage U.S. multinational firms because their goods become more expensive in China.
Scientists Write Letter To Obama Praising Iran Nuclear Deal
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews physicist Richard Garwin, one of the authors of the letter, who says the deal defers Iran's ability to develop a weapon for several years.
Coca-Cola Funds Scientists Who Downplay Diet's Role In Obesity
Coca-Cola is funding a new nonprofit that blames obesity on lack of exercise, not on bad diets. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Anahad O'Connor of The New York Times about the group's controversial message.
Presidential Campaign Update: Sanders Rises In The Polls, Trump Leads GOP
Bad news for Hillary Clinton this week regarding her private email server seems to be good news for Bernie Sanders. And despite scandals, Donald Trump continues to overshadow the other GOP candidates.
Perseid Meteor Shower To Reach Its Peak Tonight
NPR's Melissa Block talks with Kelly Beatty, senior contributing editor for Sky & Telescope, about the annual Perseid meteor shower, which reaches its peak Wednesday night.
Astronomers Present New Research On The Aging Universe
An international team of astronomers has measured the energy produced within a large portion of space more precisely than ever before, and their work shows how the universe is slowly dying.
White Collar Crime Drives Up London Property Prices
Property prices in London have skyrocketed, and British police say money being laundered by international criminals is now the biggest factor driving the boom.
