Trump says he's lifting sanctions on Syria, confusing some allies in Israel
President Trump says he's dropping sanctions against Syria, which led to celebrations in the streets of Damascus. But in Israel, many are wondering where they stand with their neighbor.
People Who Text While Walking Develop Protective Shuffle
A study finds text-walkers go 25 percent slower than the flow and high step over curbs. Researchers call it "adopting a protective gait pattern."
Death Of Beloved Lion Heats Up Criticism Of Big Game Hunting
The killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe has highlighted big game hunting. Hunters legally kill more than 600 African lions every year. More than half the tourists hunting in Africa are American.
Ex-Mossad Chief Supports Iran Nuclear Deal
Israel is among the critics of the Iran nuclear agreement. Steve Inskeep talks to Efraim Halevy, ex-head of Israel's national intelligence agency, who sees the deal as a step in the right direction.
IOC Awards Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games
With the selection over the Kazakh city Almaty, Beijing will become the first city to host both winter and summer games. Beijing hosted the 2008 Summer Games.
Why Peer Pressure Doesn't Add Up To Retirement Savings
People often do what their neighbors do. A firm decided to get more people to sign up for retirement plans by telling employees how many of their coworkers had signed up. What happened next?
Are Donald Trump's Pockets Deep Enough To Fund His Campaign?
Trump says he's rich enough to pay for his own White House bid. But the billion-dollar-plus price tag might be tough, even for him.
Senate Takes A Step Toward Riving Export-Import Bank
In a rare Sunday session, the Senate voted to reauthorize the bank. Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center on Fiscal & Monetary Policy at the Brookings Institution.
Immigration Changes Create Refugee Crisis Along Dominican Republic-Haiti Border
Refugee camps are appearing along Haiti's border with the Dominican Republic as people flee the DR to comply with new immigration laws. It's unclear how the Haitian government will manage the crisis.
South Koreans Bristle At Growing Dominance Of Family-Run Conglomerates
A small number of family-run conglomerates dominate South Korea's economy. The biggest started as a village store in 1938. It's controlled by the same family, and is now a household name: Samsung.
Activists Aim To Expand Reach Of Black Lives Matter Movement
Members want to move beyond the protest hash tag. They met over the weekend in Cleveland with other advocacy groups to talk about how to push for real change in police departments and beyond.
