Xi Jinping Seeks Cooperation With U.S. Ahead Of China's Leadership Transition
A look at what President Donald Trump's first face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping looks like from Beijing.
Business
Solar Power Advocates Undeterred By Trump's Climate Policies
Some worry that President Trump's rollback in climate policy will hurt renewable energy. But in Arizona, a state that has embraced solar energy, those in the industry say the outlook is still bright.
'Madame President' Author On 'Street Cred,' Economic Power Of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Helene Cooper's new book "Madame President" takes a detailed look at the life and career of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first female president of Liberia.
An Iowa Farmer On Trump's Impact On Agriculture
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Kevin Ross, who grows corn and soybeans in Iowa, about the impact President Trump's trade and other policies are likely to have on American farmers.
Filings Show Just How Complex Ivanka Trump's And Jared Kushner's Finances Are
In a massive document release, 180 of Trump's staff disclose their financial assets and debts as they assumed office. Ivanka Trump and her husband report assets valued at more than $200 million.
Restaurants Cook Up A New Way To Pay Kitchen Staff More: A Cut Of Sales
Revenue sharing is taking off in restaurants in cities like Boston and San Francisco. The model varies from place to place, but the idea is simple: funnel a percentage of sales to kitchen workers.
Episode 762: The Fine Print
On today's show: Snuggies, printer toner, and a banking road trip. Three stories about what happens when you actually read the fine print.
Twitter Drops Its Egg, The Unintended Avatar Of Harassment
Twitter announced it was doing away with the egg as its default icon, opting for a generic figure intended to encourage users to replace it with something more "expressive."
Some In Corporate America Push Back On Trump's Climate Regulations Roll Back
This week's executive order to roll back climate regulations may sit well with the fossil fuel industry, but most of corporate America is unimpressed. Many large companies are sticking to their plans to tackle climate change by investing in renewable energy and green practices.
Judge Approves $25 Million Settlement Of Trump University Lawsuit
The deal was reached in November but needed the approval of U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel. One student had objected to the settlement, which prevented her from suing Trump on her own.