Update On North Korea Nuclear Talks
Officials in the U.S. and North Korea continue to offer contradicting reports on whether their recent meeting in Pyongyang was productive.
Thailand Cave Rescue Update
The mission to rescue 12 boys and their soccer coach, trapped in a cave in Thailand, is underway.
Operations Begin To Rescue Thai Boys From Cave
Thai officials said the rescue began Sunday morning, and it would take about 11 hours to rescue the first person.
Is ‘Trade War’ Accurate?
A so-called trade war with China seems to be underway. NPR’s Michel Martin talks with David Wessel of the Brookings Institution about what it means for the United States.
What The Tit-For-Tat Tariffs Could Mean For The 2 Largest Economies
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with David Wessel of the Brookings Institution about tariffs and their impact.
U.S. Service Member Killed In ‘Apparent Insider Attack’ In Afghanistan, NATO Says
A U.S. service member was killed and two others wounded Saturday. Details of the incident, which is under investigation, were not immediately released.
Death Toll In Thai Tourist Boat Sinking Rises To 41 As Search Efforts Continue
Thai officials said on Saturday that 15 people are still missing from the wreckage of a tourist boat that capsized and sunk on Thursday off the coast of Phuket island.
North Korea Slams U.S. Talks As ‘Regrettable’ After Pompeo Called Them ‘Productive’
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Saturday that two days of talks in North Korea were “productive.” But North Korea’s Foreign Ministry slammed the talks as “regrettable.”
Searching For The Past In The World War II Wrecks Of Papua New Guinea
The wrecks of World War II-era aircraft have become popular tourist sites, attracting divers, history buffs and visitors simply looking to find puzzle pieces from family members’ pasts.
Pompeo Meets With North Koreans Over Nuclear Program
The meetings happened amid growing concern North Korea is not taking steps toward denuclearization — and uncertainty as to what each side meant when they committed to it.
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