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More than 1000 people have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Amid Chaos, Alabama Senate Postpones Vote On Nation's Strictest Abortion Ban
Shouting broke out on the floor when a rape and incest exemption was removed without a roll call vote. "I want the people of the state of Alabama to know how we vote," said a Democratic state senator.
Chelsea Manning Is Freed From Jail, Faces New Subpoena In WikiLeaks Case
Manning is due to return to federal court on May 16. Despite an offer of immunity, she has refused to answer questions about WikiLeaks, saying she already has shared everything she knows.
Retired Justice John Paul Stevens Talks History, His New Book And Ping-Pong
At 99, the retired Supreme Court justice — author of The Making of a Justice — says "the world is changing much faster than I anticipated. " And it's changing, he says, "for the worse."
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.
Trump Picks Shanahan To Permanently Replace Mattis As Defense Secretary
President Trump will nominate acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan to the permanent role. Shanahan has spent much of his life working at Boeing before joining the Trump administration in 2017.
New Hampshire Experiences Crush Of Democratic Presidential Contenders
The New Hampshire primary isn't until February 2020 but for locals, the pace of campaigning is already frenetic as voters assess the huge field of Democratic candidates.
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.