North Korea Mysteriously Shuts Down Its Beer Festival
A China-based tour agency says North Korea informed it of the cancellation. "We don't expect information to be forthcoming," the agency writes.
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What Are The Planet's Real 'Talking' Chimps And Gorillas Saying?
Movies are full of loquacious chimps, but could nonhuman apes really use language? NPR's Skunk Bear sorts through the disturbing history of research on ape language to sort fact from wishful thinking.
Michael Kors To Acquire Jimmy Choo In $1.2 Billion Deal
Michael Kors is trying to shore up declining demand for expensive handbags and says it aims to double the annual sales of the smaller footwear and accessories brand.
Does It Matter If Trump Jr., Manafort Are Under Oath When They Talk To Congress?
The president's son and former campaign chairman are still legally required to tell the truth.
For South Korea's LGBT Community, An Uphill Battle For Rights
This month's pride celebration in Seoul drew more people than ever. But protesters also showed up in force. Christian activists insist the socially conservative country won't accept sexual minorities.
Does Your Family's Century-Old Pyrex Still Rule The Kitchen?
It wouldn't be surprising. The cheerful, vintage pieces are durable and able to help with almost any culinary task. And passionate collectors have devoted blogs, fan groups and social media to it.
Meet The 5 New Inductees Of The National Teachers Hall Of Fame
Five teachers were inducted into the National Teacher Hall of Fame this year and NPR's Claudio Sanchez sat down with them to get their take on what it means to be a teacher.
Alabama Woman Stuck In NYC Traffic In 1902 Invented The Windshield Wiper
Entrepreneur Mary Anderson thought it made no sense that New York streetcar drivers had to keep jumping off to clean snow from the windshield. She soon won a patent for her "window cleaning device."
The Songs Of Sylvan Esso, Like You've Never Heard Them Before
For one day only, members of Wye Oak, The Mountain Goats, Hiss Golden Messenger, Mountain Man and Megafaun joined Sylvan Esso to reimagine and record the electronic duo's music as a full band.
The Senate Health Care Vote, Simplified
President Trump is pushing the Senate to repeal and replace Obamacare this week. But with multiple bills in play, it's far from clear what the Senate would vote on. Here's a recap of the options.