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.
Thief In Wisconsin Walks Off With Cardboard Cutout Of Police Chief
The life-size replica of the Green Bay police chief was warning against shoplifting, according to the Green Bay Press Gazette. Chief Andrew Smith says over all, shoplifting is down 5 percent.
Senate Approves Bipartisan Criminal Justice Bill
The Senate passed an overhaul of the criminal justice system which will revise sentencing laws. David Greene talks to Sen. Cory Booker and NPR's Ayesha Rascoe weighs in on the conversation.
U.S. Aims To Stall China's Efforts To Be The Global Leader In The Race For 5G
The Trump administration is expected to crack down on Chinese hacking in a bid to curb Beijing's effort to be a world leader in advanced technologies by 2025.
After 2-Day Meeting, Fed Will Decide Whether To Hike Interest Rates
Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell is expected to announce another increase in interest rates. Noel King talks to David Wessel of the Brookings Institution about how that would affect consumers.
Scientists Say Miniature Flies Are A Big Worry For Antarctic Island
A seemingly harmless insect has invaded an island in the Antarctic and, being non-native, is eating up the peat moss and changing the environment. The midges could also infest the Antarctic mainland.
News Brief: Justice Bill, Migrants' Release, Pyongyang Cheats Sanctions
Senate approves bipartisan criminal justice bill. Several thousand migrant children in U.S. custody could be released soon. Open scientific collaboration may be helping North Korea cheat on sanctions.
Bay Area Woman Commutes 90 Miles One Way For Work
Commutes for Americans are getting longer. Nowhere is that more true than near big cities with expensive housing. One Bay area woman commutes 90 miles one way for jobs in the city.
Actress, Director Penny Marshall Dies At 75
Penny Marshall, who starred as Laverne in TV's Laverne & Shirley, and went on to direct several popular movies such as Big and A League of Their Own, has died from complications of diabetes.
'Saveur' Magazine Examines How The Feast Of The 7 Fishes Started
David Greene talks to Stacy Adimando, executive editor at Saveur magazine, about the history of the feast of the seven fishes — an Italian-American tradition served on Christmas Eve.
Trump Foundation Folds
New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood announces that the Trump Foundation is dissolving, amid allegations the president misused funds. NPR talks to The Washington Post's David Fahrenthold.