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More than 1000 people have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Will Gene-Edited Food Be Government Regulated?
Crops that have had their DNA tweaked with new gene-editing tools are entering the food supply. But governments are struggling to figure out how — or even whether — to regulate them.
New Round Of Tariffs Takes A Bigger Bite Of Consumers' Budget
The latest round of tariffs on Chinese imports is expected to hit more products U.S. consumers actually buy, and businesses say they have no choice but to pass the added costs on to consumers.
White House Follows Through With Tariff Hikes On Chinese Imports
After months of disputes and negotiations, the Trump administration has significantly raised tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. U.S.-Chinese negotiators meet again to try to reach a deal.
News Brief: China Tariffs, Maria Butina, Pope Francis Decree
Increased tariffs on China take effect as trade talks continue. Convicted Russian agent talks to NPR for her first U.S. media interview since sentencing. Pope updates rules on reporting sexual abuse.
Australia's $50 Note Is Printed With A Typo
The note, honoring Australia first female member of Parliament, misspells the word responsibility. Australia will correct this on future bills — after printing the error 46 million times.
U.S.-China Trade Talks To Continue As Higher Tariffs Take Effect
Noel King talks to China expert Robert Daly of the Wilson Center about the trade negotiations in Washington between the U.S. and China, and President Trump's plan to increase tariffs.
U.S. Hikes Tariffs On Chinese Imports, As Tense Trade Talks Continue
U.S. tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese consumer and business products increased to 25% from 10% on Friday morning, raising the stakes between the world's two largest economies.
FCC Blocks Chinese Company's Bid For International Phone Services In The U.S.
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said it would "seriously jeopardize" national security, law enforcement and economic interests. The agency is also looking into authorizations granted to other Chinese firms.