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Shoppers are playing a large part in the continued growth of the U.S. economy
The U.S. economy grew more slowly than expected in the first three months of the year, according to new Commerce Department figures released Thursday.
More Than 10,000 Migrant Children Are In U.S. Government Custody
by Richard Gonzales
They are teenagers who fled violence in Central America, and children separated from their parents after they crossed the border illegally. What happens to them has become the subject of controversy.
Examining The Multiple Outcomes To The U.S.-North Korea Summit
Steve Inskeep talks to Joel Wit, a former U.S. diplomat and now the director of 38 North, a website focused on North Korea analysis, about Tuesday's U.S.-North Korea summit in Singapore.
Republicans Are Divided Over Trump's Stance On Trade
As Trump encounters pushback from international allies on tariffs, he's facing dissent from GOP lawmakers. Steve Inskeep talks to Matthew Continetti of the conservative The Washington Free Beacon.
Tony Winner Gets Audience To Sing 'Happy Birthday'
John Tiffany won a Tony Award for his work in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. At the ceremony, he thanked colleagues and then noted it was the birthday of his boyfriend David Knock.
Judge Stops Deportation Of Detained Pizza Delivery Man
by Shannon Van Sant
A federal judge has halted the deportation of a pizza delivery man who was detained while delivering food to a U.S. Army base in Brooklyn, N.Y., at least until July 20.
Why Taiwan Is Receiving Unprecedented Attention From Washington
by Rob Schmitz
As the relationship between the U.S. and China gets testier, the White House has quietly drawn another player in the region closer. Taiwan has received unprecedented attention from Washington.
U.S.-North Korea Summit Will Be A Major Moment On World's Stage
Steve Inskeep talks to Richard Haass, former diplomat and president of the Council on Foreign Relations, about the upcoming historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Alex Ovechkin Takes NHL Stanley Cup Trophy On A Celebration Tour
When a team wins the Stanley Cup, they get to celebrate with it. The Washington Capitals star has taken the cup to a Vegas nightclub, a National's baseball game and he filled it with beer.
Gender-Balanced Films And TV Projects Receive ReFrame Recognition
by Mandalit del Barco
A dozen films are being recognized for having gender balance in front of and behind the camera. Called the ReFrame stamp, the distinction is being given to films including Wonder Woman and The Post.
Morning News Brief
President Trump is in Singapore preparing for Tuesday's summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. And, the European Union announced it is moving forward with retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.