Canadian Government To Buy Oil Pipeline
The Canadian government is planning to buy an embattled pipeline expansion project. Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with the CBC's Vassy Kapelos.
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The WTO And Trump's Tariffs
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with professor Jennifer Hillman, a former member of the World Trade Organization's Appellate Body about President Trump's tariffs on imported steel and aluminum.
This Room Is Thought To Have Been Michelangelo's Secret Hideaway And Drawing Board
Sketches on the walls of a once hidden room of a museum in Florence help shed light on the Renaissance artist's creative process — and on a mysterious and dangerous period in his life.
'Sherlock' Star Benedict Cumberbatch Saves Cyclist From Muggers
The British actor fought off attackers attempting to steal a delivery driver's bike in London. A witness to the incident calls Cumberbatch courageous, brave and a superhero.
Defense Secretary Mattis Warns Of Chinese Intimidation In Disputed Waterway
Mattis said China's military buildup in the South China Sea is an attempt to intimidate and coerce its neighbors. The contested waterway is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world.
As Mexico Capitalizes On Her Image, Has Frida Kahlo Become Over-Commercialized?
While a judge ruled Mattel can't sell Frida Barbie dolls in Mexico, her image remains a huge marketing tool. As rights issues roil makers, some say Fridamania dishonors the anti-capitalist artist.
The Impact Of Tariffs On Mexico
Scott Simon talks with Shannon O'Neil from the Council on Foreign Relations about what the decision to impose tariffs on steel will mean to Mexico.
What's Next For Italian Politics
Scott Simon speaks with Italian journalist and author Beppe Severgnini to understand what comes next for Italy.
A Virgin Islands National Park Struggles To Recover From Hurricanes
Eight months after it was devastated by twin hurricanes, the national park on St. John in the Virgin Islands is still recovering. Volunteers have stepped in to help clear trails and rebuild.
Lessons Of A Collapsed North Korean Nuclear Deal
Nearly a quarter-century ago, the U.S. signed an agreement aimed at stalling North Korea's drive for nuclear weapons. That deal collapsed eight years later.