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12 jurors selected in Trump hush money trial
by Ximena Bustillo
Former President Donald Trump is present in the courtroom while New Yorkers answer personal questions about their ability to serve on the jury.
What Would The Denuclearization Of North Korea Look Like?
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Melissa Hanham of the Middlebury Institute's James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies on the what the potential denuclearization of North Korea would look like.
Arquette: After Rejecting Weinstein, 'I Had A Completely Different Career'
Rosanna Arquette, one of the first actresses to come forward regarding a sexually abusive encounter with movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, says the charges against him aren't the result of a "witch hunt."
President Trump Pardons Conservative Commentator Dinesh D'Souza
President Trump issued a full pardon for conservative commentator Dinesh D'Souza Wednesday. D'Souza pleaded guilty in 2014 to making illegal campaign contributions. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Mark Osler, a former federal prosecutor, who now runs a commutation clinic at the University of St. Thomas Law School, about the decision.
Trump Administration Plans To Extend Steel And Aluminum Tariffs To Canada, Mexico And EU
by Scott Horsley
The Trump administration is extending steel and aluminum tariffs to Canada, Mexico, and the European Union Thursday. The move is likely to trigger retaliatory tariffs on U.S. exports.
Secretary Of State Pompeo Meets With North Korean Official Kim Yong Chol
by Michele Kelemen
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with North Korean official Kim Yong Chol in New York Thursday ahead of a possible summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
LeBron James Or Michael Jordan? The Debate Goes On
It's the sports debate that will not go away: LeBron or Jordan? NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sami Hassan, who writes for the Bulls Times, a blog about the Chicago Bulls, and Chris Manning, who runs Fear the Sword, a Cleveland Cavaliers blog.
French Finance Minister Reacts To New U.S. Tariffs On Steel And Aluminum
The U.S. will impose new tariffs on steel and aluminum from the European Union, Canada and Mexico. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire about reaction in France.
Mormon Church Celebration Of 40 Years Of Black Priesthood Brings Up Painful Past
by Lee Hale
The Mormon Church is celebrating 40 years since black men were allowed into the priesthood, but this anniversary comes at a time of heightened racial sensitivity for many church members.
Democrats Divided As They Try To Flip N.J. House Seat
by Joe Hernandez
New Jersey has several Republican House seats Democrats would like to flip. In one, the Democratic primary involves a candidate who is moderate on gun issues and backed by party establishment figures.
Companies And Regulators Move Toward Full Ban On Plastic Straws To Help Alleviate Pileup
by Maria Godoy
Plastic straws make up an alarming percentage of waste around the world. Bon Appetit, a large food service company, announced Thursday it is banning plastic straws in all 1,000 of its cafes across the U.S.