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Trump Officials Deny Plans To Restrict China’s U.S. Tech Investments

Noel King talks to Robert Daly of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars about China’s plan to dominate several high-tech industries in the coming years.

World Cup: Third Female Journalist Sexually Harassed On Camera Because…???

“Don’t do this! Never do this again,” Julia Guimarães told to the man who found it appropriate to try to kiss her on the cheek as she was about to broadcast live.

To Avoid EU Tariffs, Harley-Davidson Will Move Some Work Overseas

The EU tariffs follow President Trump’s recent 25 percent tariffs on metals. Europe accounts for about 17 percent of Harley-Davidson’s sales — France and Germany are its biggest markets.

Thousands Of Iranians Protest Falling Value Of The Rial

Economic demonstrations in Iran flared up again, briefly closing Tehran’s Grand Bazaar as crowds protested the plunging value of the country’s currency. Police used tear gas to disperse protesters.

There Are Many Reasons Why Central Americans Flee To The U.S.

Steve Inskeep talks to Kay Andrade of Catholic Relief Services in San Salvador, about why migrants leave Central America. Reasons include fleeing violence and poor economic conditions.

Supreme Court ruling has ‘huge’ implications for voting rights

In a decision split along ideological lines, the United States Supreme Court Monday overturned almost entirely a lower court ruling that had invalidated several political districts in Texas for harming the voting power of racial minorities. Today’s de…

What The Re-Election Of Turkey’s President Means For The Country And The U.S.

NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Ömer Taspinar, senior fellow at Brookings Institution, about Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s victory in Sunday’s presidential elections, and what it means for the Turkey and the U.S.

Trump and truth: Why the media are losing the battle

For three years, since the day he glided down the escalator at Trump Tower to announce his presidential bid, Donald Trump has confounded the mainstream media. “First, he injects the inaccuracy into the body politic,” says Perry.

Mexican Town’s Entire Police Force Detained After Politician’s Murder

State police rounded up every member of Ocampo’s department just days after a mayoral candidate died in a hail of gunfire. The victim was one of scores of Mexican politicians killed in the past year.

Why AFYA Is Focusing On Eradicating Rabies In Dogs In Rural Communities

When it comes to health much of the focus on the continent is on humans. But one organization is focusing on animals in an effort to eradicate rabies. AFYA goes out to rural communities to vaccinate dogs.

Russia’s World Cup Performance Is Surprising Fans And Critics

Despite a loss Monday, Russia has rolled through this World Cup — dominating opponents in its group to advance to the knockout stage of the soccer tournament and surprising fans and critics alike.

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