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Next U.S. census will have new boxes for 'Middle Eastern or North African,' 'Latino'
by Hansi Lo Wang
Biden officials approved proposals for the U.S. census and federal surveys to change how Latinos are asked about their race and ethnicity and to add a checkbox for "Middle Eastern or North African."
Across Asia, Governments React To Meeting Between U.S. And North Korea
by Anthony Kuhn
Governments across Asia and beyond are welcoming the first-ever summit between US and North Korean leaders as a step towards peace and nuclear disarmament. But there are differences of opinion on exactly what the statement signed by the two leaders means, and about what comes next.
On 'Childqueen,' Kadhja Bonet Makes Nearly Every Sound Herself
by Tom Moon
Kadhja Bonet grew up in a family surrounded by music — she learned to play the violin and the viola, studied music theory, but then pursued a degree in film. After graduating, she dove back into music. Her sophomore album, Childqueen shows Bonet's idiosyncratic talent.
President Trump Agrees To Suspend Military Drills With South Korea
by Tom Bowman
President Trump has agreed to suspend military drills with South Korea in return for denuclearization from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The announcement came after the summit in Singapore, with Trump calling the drills "very provocative" — an echo of past North Korean sentiments.
Former Acting CIA Director Weighs In On U.S.-North Korea Summit
The summit between the U.S. and North Korea was historic, but was it a breakthrough? Mike Morell, a former deputy and acting director of the CIA tells NPR's Audie Cornish he's keeping an open — but wary — mind.
New Research On Sound Could Make Tornado Warnings More Accurate
by Rachel Hubbard
Forecasters have gotten better giving advance notice of when tornadoes might strike. Now, there's a new technology that may help researchers even more: listening for the sounds of a tornado that humans can't hear.
Many Korean Americans Skeptical Of President Trump's Meeting With Kim Jong Un
by Kirk Siegler
In Los Angeles, Korean Americans react to the results of the summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Initial enthusiasm has given way to questions and some skepticism, and a generational divide is apparent.
U.S.-North Korea Joint Statement Echos Past Agreements Between The 2 Countries
After their summit, President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un put out a joint statement with four key points. NPR's Audie Cornish asks nonproliferation expert Joshua Pollack what's been agreed to in the past and the prospects for success in 2018.
In 'Fight No More,' Author Lydia Millet Uses Homes As Windows Into Characters' Lives
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with the award-winning author Lydia Millet about Fight No More, her latest book that's collection of interconnected short stories set in houses around Los Angeles.
Trade Tensions And Threat Of Tariffs Has Led To Lots Of Uncertainty
by John Ydstie
The Trump administration's mixed signals on implementing tariffs is causing uncertainty for many businesses whose costs could rise if tariffs are imposed. Delaying decisions about hiring and signing contracts could hurt not only the individual businesses, but the economy as a whole.
Harvard's First Female President Reflects On Her Tenure
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with outgoing Harvard University President Drew Gilpin Faust about her tenure, the significance of being the first woman to lead the university and the role the university plays nationally.
North Korea To Help Identify, Return Remains Of U.S. Troops From Korean War
by Quil Lawrence
President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un agreed to begin the work of repatriating the remains of fallen Americans from the Korean War.