Error Briefly Makes Chinese Education Firm World's Most Valuable Company
For less than 10 minutes on Thursday, a company that operates eight private schools could claim a market capitalization of $5.14 trillion.
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People Back Editing Genes To Treat Disease, But Are Wary Of Inheritable Changes
Scientists are getting closer to being able to alter people's genes permanently. A survey found that people are more cautious about changes that could be passed on to future generations.
Baseball Hopes Players Weekend Will Bring New Spark To The Traditional Game
Players of the traditionally conservative sport will bust loose with "uniquely colored and designed" gear, including nicknames on their jerseys. The teams hope to sell a bunch of that merchandise too.
Trump Renews Harsh Rhetoric Against North Korea
Asked whether his "fire and fury" comments on North Korea went too far, the president responded that maybe they weren't "tough enough."
Trump Says He Intends To Declare Opioid Crisis National Emergency
The comments follow a recommendation of a national commission, citing deaths of 142 people in the U.S. a day. The administration initially said it would not follow through on the recommendation.
Seltzer's Popularity Bubbles Up In The U.S.
Seltzer sales have jumped 42 percent in the past five years. The bubbly water has inspired everything from tasting flights at restaurants to "LaCroix Boi," one rapper's parody ode to the drink.
In Iowa, Many Republicans Stand By Trump Despite Recent Missteps
Republican voters in Iowa weigh in on the failure of the health care repeal effort, the Russia investigations and the Trump administration's recent effort to limit immigration.
Covert Cuban Device Likely Responsible For Hearing Loss Of U.S. Diplomats
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Michael Weissenstein, the Associated Press director for the Caribbean, about how the loss of several U.S. diplomats' hearing is being blamed on a covert Cuban device.
In Funerals, Chicago Student Sees A Future After Violence
DaQuan Mosley grew up on Chicago's South Side, where he saw violence regularly. After graduating high school, he plans to follow his goal to become a funeral director to help families of victims.
North Korea Expert Weighs In On Trading Of Threats With U.S.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Ambassador Joseph DeTrani about the trading of threats between North Korea and the U.S. He is a former Director of National Intelligence mission manager for North Korea and special envoy for six-party talks with North Korea. He has been holding regular informal talks with North Korean officials since he left government.