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.
Syrian Government Accused Of Using Chlorine Gas On Civilians
The bombs were dropped on a rebel-held neighborhood of Aleppo. It is the second chlorine attack in the past month. Weaponized chlorine is banned under international treaties.
Sports Need A Better Playbook For Suspensions
There is no rhyme or reason for how suspensions are handed out in sports, according to commentator Frank Deford. He thinks it's time for that to change.
Social Science Researchers Explore 'Unethical Amnesia'
Researchers find that one reason some people cheat over and over again is because we all tend to suffer from "unethical amnesia" — our minds are prone to forgetting the bad stuff we've done.
88 Former Military Leaders Endorse Donald Trump's Presidential Bid
In an open letter, they said they believe America needs a leader who has not been deeply involved with the hollowing out of the military. Steve Inskeep talk to retired Rear Admiral Philip Anselmo.
Trump's Campaign Message Focuses On Clinton's Private Email Server
Donald Trump campaigned in Greenville, N.C., Tuesday night and discussed the latest revelations involving Hillary Clinton's private email system from her time as secretary of State.
Clinton Pushes Beyond Sound Bites To Get Her Message Out
Aside from attacking Donald Trump while campaigning, Hillary Clinton is making her pitch to be president with a relatively large volume of policy plans that don't make for snappy sound bites.
Asteriod Named For Queen's Freddie Mercury
The asteroid was spotted in 1999, the same year Mercury died at age 45. It was dedicated in honor of what would have been Mercury's 70th birthday. Official designation: Asteroid 17473 Freddiemercury.
Londoners Reenact Great Fire Of 1666
For the 350th anniversary of the fire, participants torched a wooden replica of historic buildings. People recovered from the Great Fire — rebuilding St. Paul's Cathedral as it stands today.
Trial To Begin In Occupation Of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
Jury selection begins Wednesday for defendants accused of conspiring to occupy the refuge in Oregon, which highlighted the frustrations some in the West have with federal management of public lands.