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Despite the pause on high tariffs, Chinese factories still face high uncertainty

12:59pm May 27, 2025

by Emily Feng

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.

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Politics & Government

How Florida's Changing Hispanic Population Will Affect The Election

by Asma Khalid

Florida is one of the most hotly contested battleground states this year, and one of the most diverse. Demographic changes there reveal much of why it is such a big prize in the presidential race.

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Politics & Government

Independent Candidate Inundated With Mystery Running Mate Questions

There's confusion surrounding the vice presidential pick of independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin. It appears the name he used as a placeholder will appear on ballots in some states.

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Politics & Government

Trump Doesn't Understand The Black Community, Strategist Says

Renee Montagne talks to Ron Christie, former special assistant to President George W. Bush and chief executive of Christie Strategies, about Donald Trump's attempt to gain African-American votes

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Military Leaders' Endorsements Of Political Candidates Questioned

The Clinton and Trump presidential campaigns have been endorsed by military leaders. Steve Inskeep talks to retired Army Lieutenant Colonel John Nagl, who says politicizing the military is dangerous.

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Politics & Government

Forum Presses Trump And Clinton On Voters' Key Concerns

by Mara Liasson

The first presidential debate is still more than two weeks away, but the candidates took questions in a forum focused on issues that would come before the commander-in-chief.

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World News

Protesters Criticize Plans To Give Ferdinand Marcos A Hero's Burial

by Michael Sullivan

The Philippines high court extended its temporary ban on the late dictator's burial. President Rodrigo Duterte ordered Marcos to be buried in a hero's cemetery. Human rights activists are opposed.

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Analysts Follow South Africa's Latest Political Star Mmusi Maimane

by Peter Granitz

The African National Congress, long South Africa's ruling party, seems to be losing some of its grip on the nation. And there's a new political star rising on the national stage.

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Coming To The App Store: Nintendo's New Game 'Super Mario Run'

by Laura Sydell

"Super Mario Run" will soon be available for iPhones. Apple CEO Tim Cook made the announcement at a product event Wednesday, and shares of Nintendo soared on the news.

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Modern Day Canoeists Travel From Greenland To Scotland

Olly Hicks and George Bullard paddled across open ocean and a stretch called the Devil's Dance Floor. They made the trip in 66 days.

World News

Obama Wraps Up Final Trip To Asia As President

While President Obama was in Asia, North Korea fired some missiles. That is one of the subjects he addressed on Thursday — in addition to meeting with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.

Economy

Meat Industry Turns Florida's Feral Hogs Into Prime Pork

by Jessica Meszaros

Wild pigs are a problem in Florida. Hundreds of thousands are roaming the state and destroying scores of acres of fields and crops. There's an effort now to turn the pest into a profit.

Arthritic Elephant Gets Boots To Ease The Pain

Keepers of the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., were treating an elephant with arthritis. The condition caused Shanthi to lean too hard on her front feet. They eased the strain with a pair of boots.