Despite the pause on high tariffs, Chinese factories still face high uncertainty
A 90-day pause on triple-digit U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods has left exporters and importers in a high state of uncertainty. Factory owners in China tell NPR that orders are down overall.
Ordinary Iranians Acknowledge The Pinch Of Tightened U.S. Sanctions
Iranians say they're feeling the strain of an economic crisis and they know it could get worse as the U.S. ramps up sanctions. But many Iranians blame their government.
Anthem Protests During NFL Preseason Stir Fans' Feelings
Preseason games don't typically get as much attention as regular season games but that's not the case this year. Player protests during the national anthem continue — as the league discourages them.
News Brief: President Trump's Latest Rant, Venezuela's Economy
Trump responds to New York Times story that details cooperation between White House counsel Don McGahn and special counsel Robert Mueller's inquiry. Venezuela takes dramatic steps to stem inflation.
Catholic Church Reels From Latest Child Sex Abuse Investigation
The Catholic church is facing another crisis over sexual abuse by clergy. David Greene talks to Jesuit priest Thomas Reese of Religion News Service about the implications.
ISIS Is Gone But Mosul Residents Still Suffer Dire Conditions
More than a year after the end of the battle of Mosul, the large Iraqi city still has neighborhoods in rubble and a traumatized people trying to rebuild their lives.
Pregnant Woman In New Zealand Rides Her Bike To The Hospital
Julie Anne Genter is the minister for women and works on transportation and health. At 42 weeks pregnant, she stayed on message and rode her bicycle to the hospital to get an induction.
New York Governor Expected To OK Panel Overseeing Prosecutors
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is poised to sign legislation that would create an independent board to investigate prosecutorial misconduct. Prosecutors say it's unconstitutional and will fight it.
'Morning Edition' Listeners Submit 200 Poetry Entries On Teamwork
Poet and educator Kwame Alexander stops by to chat about poetry with Rachel Martin, and to find out how listeners responded to a request to write a poem about teamwork.
Commission In Russia Unveils Statue Of The Wrong Man
St. Petersburg, Russia, is gorgeous, thanks in part to the French architect Jean- Francois Thomas de Thomon. His image, however, has been confused with a Scottish chemist named Thomas Thomson.
How Much Are Tariffs Pushing Up Prices?
As the U.S. and China continue threatening each other with more tariffs, David Greene talks to David Wessel, of the Brookings Institution, about how much tariffs are actually impacting prices.
