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Thursday's meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping concluded with a banquet attended by more than a dozen American CEOs.

The government in Vietnam's capital Hanoi is bringing back archaic neighborhood loudspeakers to deliver information to the people. Few of them seem to want it.

William Bastone, editor of TheSmokingGun.com, discusses an article he wrote that details discrepancies between stories in James Frey's best-selling memoir A Million Little Pieces and public records such as police reports and court records. Through his attorney, Frey has strongly denied the accusations.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Col. Philip A. McNair, who was at the Pentagon when it was struck on Sept. 11, 2001. Please note that some might find the content in this piece graphic and disturbing.

A new documentary highlights the struggles of the independent Russian media channel TV Rain as it came under increasing pressure from the Kremlin.

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church is listed as "subject to offer," meaning an asking sale price has not been disclosed.

From cabs to cable cars, there are all sorts of ways to travel around downtown. Step through the turnstile to find books that will take you from the London Tube to the New York City subway.

Lenny Kaye is an elemental force in music and a spiritually attuned diviner of sounds. On this episode, he walks us through his process and his inspirations.

As the former CEO of the blood-testing company Theranos faces fraud charges, some are asking why other tech leaders accused of wrongdoing have avoided criminal charges.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Linda Chavez, former White House official in the Reagan administration, about what the midterm results say about the challenges ahead for the Republican party.

A not-so-funny thing happened earlier this week to Venezuelan humorist Laureano Marquez. He was kidnapped just before a scheduled interview with NPR. After being released unharmed, Marquez talks to Morning Edition about his ordeal and about politics in Caracas ahead of Sunday's presidential election.

The Trump administration seems intent on encouraging protest against the government in Iran. But experts doubt that will work create the kind of change the US seeks and could pose risks to the protest movement.

The Mediterranean island nation's leaders are hoping to prevent a bank run. Customers could see limits on cash withdrawals that could last for months. The terms of the bailout deal are a shocking outcome for a country which built itself on its banking industry.

The internationally acclaimed horseman defied the conventional method of breaking horses and developed his own gentler approach — based on horses' non-verbal language. Roberts spoke with Fresh Air in 1997.

A booming migrant workforce helped propel China's growth in the past four decades. Now those workers are approaching retirement age and straining local governments and social services.

As former President Donald Trump enters his third -- and likely final -- campaign close, his message has naturally evolved, even when it hasn't changed much.

Hunkered down but still hair conscious? Stylists and barbers are now guiding people through DIY cuts via video chat. The in-demand service provides otherwise laid-off workers with some income.

Allison Tant sent a pained letter to the Democratic Party faithful after last week’s election that saw Democrats lose more seats than they gained...

Jon Scieszka — dad, teacher and author of The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales — shares the books he plans to give to the kids on his list this year.

Meet the fourth and fifth grades who are superstars on the Internet: An elementary school chorus from Staten Island known as PS22, where kids learn to be their most authentic selves through singing.

President Donald Trump signed a bill into law Wednesday that will give veterans more freedom to see doctors outside the troubled Veterans Affairs system...

Critics say the Trump administration is making mistakes as it tries to drive up deportation numbers. And, Canada's election for the next prime minister is heavily influenced by Trump.

Florida Democrats believe they can win more seats this election. GOP leaders push back on their enthusiasm.

Tampa Bay has the dubious distinction of being the largest metro area in the country without any kind of local passenger rail service. So as our rush hour…

Of the 46 million Americans who are uninsured, some could afford insurance but don't purchase it. Still, it's debatable how "voluntary" their status as uninsured is. Health overhaul proposals aim to provide affordable options for these people.