Israel launches attack on Syrian government forces near Damascus
Israel attacked Syrian government forces near Damascus in what is says is a bid to protect a religious minority there. Clashes between Druze and Sunni Muslim fighters have killed at least 20 people.
Energy-Rich Qatar Announces It Will Leave OPEC In New Year
The Persian Gulf nation of Qatar, announced Monday that it would withdraw from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries in January. Qatar has a dispute with Saudi Arabia.
Trump Delays Plans To Raise Tariffs On $200 Billion In Chinese Goods
The two economic superpowers said they would return to negotiations. Steve Inskeep talks to White House adviser Peter Navarro. NPR's Scott Horsley weighs in on the conversation.
After Plane Troubles, German Chancellor Ends Up On Commercial Flight
Angela Merkel was on her way to the G-20 Summit, and next to her in business class was 28-year-old Agustin Aguero. He told a German news site that he "never expected such a normal person."
Music Of All Kinds Was Celebrated At 41st Kennedy Center Honors
A number of celebrities paid tribute Sunday night to the five Kennedy Center honorees: Reba McEntire, Wayne Shorter, Philip Glass, Cher, and the team behind the hit Broadway show Hamilton.
After Complaints, Cleveland Radio Station Pulls Christmas Song
The duet "Baby, It's Cold Outside" has been around since 1944. Listeners say the song is inappropriate amid the MeToo movement. WDOK in Cleveland took it out of its holiday song rotation.
There's A Truce In The U.S.-China Trade War. What's Been Achieved?
Steve Inskeep talks to Erin Ennis, senior vice president of the U.S.-China Business Council, about the U.S. and China reaching a temporary truce in the ongoing trade war launched earlier this year.
Facing Possible Indictment In Fraud Case, Netanyahu Denies Wrongdoing
Police say they have enough evidence to charge Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife with bribery and fraud related to Israel's telecom giant. Netanyahu dismisses the accusations as a witch hunt.
The Reality Of T.M. Landry Prep, A School In Small-Town Louisiana
Rachel Martin talks to Erica Green of The New York Times about the school, which gained attention by sending its underprivileged students to Ivy League colleges. An abusive culture is unearthed.
Remembering George H.W. Bush, A Champion For People With Disabilities
One of the most enduring pieces of legislation signed by former President George H.W. Bush, who died on Friday at the age of 94, is the American Disabilities Act, which he signed into law in 1990.
Renowned Cycling Commentator, Paul Sherwen, Dies At 62
Cycling broadcaster and former professional rider Paul Sherwen died on Sunday at the age of 62. He rode in the Tour de France seven times before moving on to broadcasting.
Small Businesses Fall Victim To Merchant Cash Advances
Steve Inskeep talks to Bloomberg Businessweek reporter Zeke Faux about merchant cash advances, which are not considered loans. They skirt regulations and strip borrowers of their rights.