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.
U.S. Energy Secretary: Deal Keeps Iran Further Away From A Nuclear Weapon
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz about the Iran nuclear deal. Secretary Moniz was an important player in the negotiations.
Smuggled Photos Document Thousands Of Detainee Deaths In Syria
About a year ago, a Syrian police photographer smuggled out photos of thousands killed by the regime. Now activists are showing the photos in rebel areas in Syria and this week in the U.S. Capitol.
Ultramarathoner Hikes Appalachian Trail In Record Time
Scott Jurek recently hiked the Appalachian Trail in record time. His journey through 14 states took 46 days, 8 hours and 7 minutes.
Florida Sea Turtles Stage Amazing Comeback
When scientists first started counting the nests of green sea turtles in one area in the 1980s, they found fewer than 40 nests. In their last check, they counted almost 12,000.
Sen. Lindsey Graham: Nuclear Deal With Iran 'Has To Include Their Behavior'
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham about the Iran nuclear agreement. He says a deal should have been contingent on Iran changing its behavior toward its neighbors.
Greek Parliament Passes Austerity Measures To Move Forward With Bailout
The Greek parliament passed the austerity bill needed as a first step to open new bailout negotiations with European leaders. Protesters rallied outside parliament throughout the debate.
Nuclear Deal Includes Surveillance Of Iran's Nuclear Facilities
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with veteran former International Atomic Energy Agency inspector Thomas Shea about the Iran nuclear deal and how the process of inspections may change.
Greek Parliament Debates Austerity Measures In Bailout Deal
The Greek parliament debates the latest bailout deal in Athens Wednesday. It must approve a range of new laws for the bailout to proceed, but there is strong opposition to it within the ruling party.