Tropical Storm Dorian Puts Puerto Rico On Hurricane Watch; Florida Also In Path
The longer-range forecast calls for Dorian to reach Florida over the weekend.
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Brazil Rejects G-7's Offer Of $22 Million To Fight Amazon Fires
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says he doesn't want the money — unless it comes with an apology from French President Emmanuel Macron.
U.S. Companies In China Get Caught In The Trade War Crossfire
President Trump recently tweeted that American companies would be better off without China. But many American companies earn a significant portion of their profits there.
Northern Ireland Dairy Farmers Fear Prospects Of A No-Deal Brexit
A third of of Northern Ireland's milk gets sold to the Republic of Ireland. Dairy farmers fear a hit to this lucrative trade if the U.K. leaves the E.U. without an agreement to keep the border open.
Hundreds Of Thousands Of Landmines Remain From Korean War But Serve No Purpose
Hundreds have been killed by landmines in South Korea since the Korean War. Experts say most of the remaining mines serve no military purpose, yet the U.S. and South Korea refuse to ban their use.
Trump Inserts His Negotiating Strategy Into U.S.-China Trade War
NPR's Noel King talks to Michael Pillsbury, a senior fellow and director of China strategy at the Hudson Institute and an informal adviser to President Trump, about the U.S. trade war with China.
G-7 Leaders Back $20 Million Package To Help Fight Amazon Fires
NPR's Noel King talks to Nigel Sizer, chief program officer at the Rainforest Alliance, about the impact the fires are having on the communities and species that live in the rainforest.
Whatever Happened To ... The Afghan Girls Imprisoned For Failing A Virginity Test?
After lobbying the president and first lady of Afghanistan to help, activist Farhad Javid has some good news to share. But there's still a lot of work to do.
The 'Strange, Unduly Neglected Prophet'
Meet Silvio Gesell, who inspired a worldwide movement to create money that expired. After nearly a century of obscurity, he's making a comeback.
Reporter's Notebook: Here's How Iran Is Functioning In The Face Of Sanctions
The Iranian capital remains vibrant. But inflation has soared, and in a week of reporting in Tehran, NPR's Steve Inskeep found some residents openly critical of their government.