News

Meet The Former USA Luger Who's Making Sleds For Many Teams At The 2018 Games

9:05pm February 06, 2018

by David Sommerstein

One of the fastest Olympic events is the luge. Lying down, feet first and traveling at speeds faster than 90 mph. The difference between winning and losing is tiny and a man from New York is doing his part to help athletes win gold.

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How Consumers Should Approach A Volatile Stock Market

9:05pm February 06, 2018

The stock market plunged more than 1,000 points on Monday, reversing the growth in the markets throughout 2017. Richard Salmen is chair of the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards talks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about what consumers should be doing.

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A federal judge says jurors will be anonymous and partially sequestered in the upcoming trial of accused Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.

Judge Rules That 'El Chapo' Jury Will Remain Anonymous

8:48pm February 06, 2018

by Vanessa Romo

The identity of the jurors will be shielded from the alleged cartel leader, Joaquin Guzman, his legal team, prosecutors and the press. The jury will get additional protections inside the courthouse.

NPR Investigative Reporter Daniel Zwerdling Retires Amid Sexual Misconduct Claims

8:38pm February 06, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

The Peabody-winning correspondent spent nearly three decades with the network. NPR's announcement came on the same day as reports of alleged sexual harassment, which he says are "not true."

Mercedes-Benz Apologizes To China After Quoting Dalai Lama In A Car Post

7:50pm February 06, 2018

by Asia Burns

The German automaker said it is trying to "deepen its understanding of Chinese culture" after a #MondayMotivation Instagram post quoting the Dalai Lama garnered backlash on social media.

Tronc Preparing To Sell The 'Los Angeles Times'

7:45pm February 06, 2018

by Barbara Campbell

Among the issues roiling the Times is the turnover of executives after reporting by NPR's David Folkenflik on allegations of sexual harassment. Times journalists also voted recently to unionize.

President Trump and Vice President Pence meet with congressional leadership (on couches from left) House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in the Oval Off

Politics & Government

House Passes Funding Extension After Trump Says 'I'd Love To See A Shutdown'

7:20pm February 06, 2018

by Kelsey Snell

The bill to keep the government funded until March 23 goes to the Senate, which is expected to change it. Senate leaders say they are closer than ever to reaching a long-term budget deal.

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Chicken for sale at a grocery store. A string of lawsuits from wholesalers, retailers and food distribution giants allege that America's biggest poultry processors colluded to raise the price of broiler chickens over a decade.

Big Food Versus Big Chicken: Lawsuits Allege Processors Conspired To Fix Bird Prices

6:38pm February 06, 2018

by Leah Douglas

Wholesalers, retailers and food distribution giants allege that America's biggest poultry processors colluded to raise the price of broiler chickens over a decade.

In 2011, CDs by Eric Clapton and Michael Buble were on display at Best Buy in Mountain View, Calif. According to Billboard, customers soon won't be able to find CDs at Best Buy.

Best Buy To Pull CDs From Its Stores, According To Report

6:06pm February 06, 2018

by Emily Sullivan

The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry estimates that 112 million people worldwide now pay for access to streaming services.

The Dow Jones industrial average's record 1,175-point single-day plunge Monday made for a volatile day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Wall Street Roller Coaster: Dow Closes Up 567 Points After 2 Days Of Heavy Losses

5:50pm February 06, 2018

by Jim Zarroli

In a volatile trading session, the Dow Jones industrial average rebounded a day after posting its largest point drop in history. Investors regained their focus on a strong economy and robust profits.