Former Canadian Deputy PM John Manley discusses Mark Carney's White House visit
NPR's Michel Martin talks with former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister John Manley about Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to the White House and how Canada plans to respond to Trump's tariffs.
Mom Gives Daughter Advent Calendar Meant For Cats
A mom was shopping in England and bought an Advent calendar with Garfield on the front. The calendar was meant for cats, not for her 9-year-old daughter Alissa — who is fine after eating catnip.
Trump Picks Patrick Shanahan To Be Acting Secretary Of Defense
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' replacement will take over two months earlier than planned. President Trump says Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan will be acting Pentagon chief starting Jan. 1.
Acting Defense Department Chief Will Pick Up Where Mattis Left Off
Noel King talks to Vikram Singh, an ex-deputy secretary of defense, about acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan taking over for Defense Secretary James Mattis sooner than expected.
Negotiations To End Government Shutdown Haven't Made Much Progress
The partial government shutdown is affecting around 800,000 federal workers and may last into January. The shutdown hinges on a debate between Democrats and Republicans over border wall funding.
News Brief: Government Shutdown, Tsunami, U.S. Troops To Leave Syria
The federal government is likely to remain partially shut down until after the new year. The death toll is expected to rise after a tsunami hit Indonesia. U.S. troops wind down their mission in Syria.
N.J. High School Wrestler Told To Cut His Dreadlocks Or Forfeit Match
Noel King talks to Washington Post sports columnist Kevin Blackistone, who shares his take about what happened when a referee gave a high school wrestler in New Jersey an ultimatum.
Government Shutdown Won't Affect Santa Tracker, NORAD Says
While the partial government shutdown means that fewer creatures are stirring at federal facilities, one of the government services that will be staffed at full strength is the NORAD Santa Tracker.
Underwater Landslide May Have Triggered Tsunami In Indonesia
David Greene talks to Kathy Mueller of the Red Cross about the tsunami that hit Indonesia over the weekend between Java and Sumatra. More than 200 people are reported dead.
Want The Christmas Season To Last Longer? Go To The Philippines
Sleigh bells, snowy skies and a glowing fire evoke an idyllic Christmas. But the tropics can be just as festive. The Philippines boasts the longest yuletide season in the world.
Syrians React To U.S. Troops Winding Down ISIS Mission In Syria
President Trump says it's time to pull U.S. ground troops out of the fight against ISIS there. The announcement surprised a lot of people, including his military advisers. How do people in Syria feel?
