Russia marks 80 years since World War II victory over Nazi Germany
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the leaders of China and Brazil to commemorate the anniversary.
Examining the pros and cons of the option to buy now, but pay later
Holiday shopping is well underway. NPR's A Martinez talks to Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary about whether consumers should avoid the choice to buy now, pay later.
Pandemic related issues are making some holiday toys difficult to find
Supply chain backlogs are making it hard to get some top holiday gifts, including the Magic Mixies Cauldron. Parents are turning to third parties, where the toy is selling for well over $100.
Attempts to help China's rural residents monetize their land have hit complications
Land and urban property sales have generated vast wealth in China, but rural residents have been left out and efforts to change that have floundered.
Congress returns from a holiday break with a full plate of must-pass legislation
Congress faces a Friday deadline to keep federal agencies funded and avoid a partial shutdown, while Democrats push to pass the remainder of President Biden's spending agenda.
What's causing the COVID-19 surges in Europe and Asia
The surge in COVID-19 infections in Europe is being matched in South Korea. Like Germany, that country might be the victim of its own early success when the pandemic first started
What to expect during the Iran-U.S. nuclear deal negotiations
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with U.S. Special Envoy for Iran Rob Malley about the next round of talks to revive the Iran nuclear deal.
A new round of talks for Iran nuclear deal begins Monday
Nuclear talks resume Monday between Iran and world powers in Vienna. The Biden administration has been trying to get the United States back into the 2015 nuclear agreement.
Hundreds of Fedex packages thrown into a ravine
A sherriff in Alabama is investigating the incident.
This British man had a creative way of finding a new job
Haider Malik had trouble looking for a job the old fashioned way. So he bought a big poster board - taped up links to his resume - and set up shop at a busy train station in London.
Morning news brief
Europe and Asia are facing COVID-19 surges. Iran nuclear deal talks resume. And, Americans are buying more than ever.