Trump says he's lifting sanctions on Syria, confusing some allies in Israel
President Trump says he's dropping sanctions against Syria, which led to celebrations in the streets of Damascus. But in Israel, many are wondering where they stand with their neighbor.
The Pandemic Has Hit Some Businesses Hard, Others Are Benefiting
In a week of bleak economic news, some companies are finding ways to prosper. Amazon notched record profits during its most recent quarter, but Google's parent company saw its first drop in sales.
Court Releases Trove Of Sealed Records Related To Ghislaine Maxwell Case
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to McClatchy investigative reporter Ben Wieder about newly released records related to the case against Ghislaine Maxwell, a close associate of Jeffrey Epstein.
Funny Guy John Cleese Riffs On 'Why There Is No Hope' In His New Show
NPR's David Greene talks to John Cleese, best known for being part of the Monty Python comedy troop, the TV series Fawlty Towers and the movie A Fish Called Wanda, about his virtual one-man show.
Pandemic Puts Restaurant Owners In The Business Fight Of Their Lives
Restaurants are going out of business in droves. But some are battling hard to keep their doors open.
Thin Blue Line Flags Stir Controversy In Mass. Coastal Community
Hingham, Massachusetts, is the latest town to become embroiled in controversy over the flag. Some say it should be used to support police while others call it racist and insensitive.
Houston Hospital Struggles To Manage Surge Of COVID-19 Cases
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Dr. Joseph Varon, chief of critical care at United Memorial Medical Center in Houston, about how his hospital is faring in the fight against the coronavirus in Texas.
Nobel Prize-Winning Economist Offers Insights Into Historic Economic Decline
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with economist Paul Romer about the worst GDP numbers in U.S. history, and what's ahead for the economy. He says the current decline is worse than the 2008 recession.
The Show Must Go On: Rankings Are Out For High School Musicals, Plays
Despite the coronavirus crisis, this year's most popular high school plays and musicals include The Addams Family, Mamma Mia! and Clue, according to Dramatics magazine.
Trump's Suggestion To Delay The Election Causes Extreme Concern
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Sarah Longwell, executive director of Republicans for the Rule of Law, about the alarming message that President Trump's musings about delaying the election will send.
Members Of The Class Of 2020 Face A Brutal Job Market
New college graduates fortunate enough to land jobs during the pandemic begin their careers under bizarre circumstances — they often haven't met their bosses and coworkers in person.
News Brief: Pandemic Sales, COVID-19 Hospital Data Glitches, 2020 Census
Even in financial uncertainty, some firms turn a profit. Major glitches reported in a federal government database for hospital data. And, the Census Bureau's door-knocking program will end early.