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.
Commission Asks High-Ranking Vatican Official About Sex Abuse Of Children
Steve Inskeep talks to Joshua McElwee of the National Catholic Reporter about hearings at the Vatican during which an official took responsibility for not protecting children against abuse by priests.
Honduran Indigenous Rights Leader, Berta Cáceres, Is Murdered
One of the best known indigenous and environmental rights leaders was murdered in her hometown in Honduras. Renee Montagne talks to human rights activist Annie Bird about Berta Cáceres' death.
Ohio Police Encourage Owner Of Drugs To Claim Missing Bag
An officer posted on Facebook: "We all know the emptiness inside when we lose something so valuable." He encouraged the owner to come get the bag which contained a gram of high-grade crystal meth.
Senate Minority Leader Reid Expects Supreme Court Nomination Soon
The search continues for a Supreme Court justice. Renee Montagne talks to Emily Bazelon of The New York Times Magazine about how far the Republicans may take their pledge to block an Obama nominee.
Mitt Romney Denounces Trump; Speech Likely Won't Affect Trump's Standing
Many GOP leaders insist Donald Trump would not be the party's nominee for president. On Thursday, former GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney warned of dire consequences if Trump were elected.
First Family To Stay In Washington After They Leave The White House
Obama says they're putting off a move when his term is up so Sasha can finish high school in Washington, D.C. It's been 95 years since a president stayed on in the nation's capital after his term.
Restored Movies By African-American Filmmakers Find New Audiences
Some of the earliest movies by African-American filmmakers from the 1920s through 1940s have been sitting in film archives over the years on poor-quality film prints. Now a collection of them has been digitally restored to re-introduce them to audiences.
Would Another LA Olympics Be As Successful As The '84 Games?
Los Angeles is pitching frugality in its hopes to land the winning 2024 Olympics bid. Skepticism remains by those who worry that the price tag to host an Olympics leaves the city vulnerable.
How Does Sunshine Affect The Lottery?
Social science research examines how the mood of gamblers can change the way they think about risk. New Yorkers buy more lottery tickets when the weather is good and when their sports teams win games.