International
Sanctions, insults and threats: the state of U.S.-Iran relations
Sanctions against Iran's Supreme Leader are the latest move in the ongoing turmoil between the U.S. and Iran. So, what comes next?
Air Date: June 26, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 48:58Teen yogis do yoga on nails and eggs
On International Yoga Day, June 21, Uttrasree and her family have been busy giving yoga demonstrations. And someday, Uttrasree hopes to teach the practice.
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What dropping 17,000 wallets around the globe can teach us about honesty
The researchers assumed that putting money in the wallet would make people less likely to return it, because the payoff would be bigger. But researchers saw the opposite.
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What’s padel? A play to bring Spain’s beloved racquet sport to Philly
They love padel in Spain. Now the group behind a national campaign hopes Philadelphia — and the rest of America — will, too.
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Listen 3:18UN health agency to remove controversial opioid guidelines
The WHO notified lawmakers that it will discontinue two publications on prescribing opioids in response to allegations that the pharmaceutical industry influenced the reports.
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African migrants are becoming a new face of the U.S. border crisis
Like the families from Central America, they are traveling great distances after seeing thousands gain entry to the United States in recent months.
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Greek to Me: Adventures of the Comma Queen
Mary Norris, the "Comma Queen" joins Marty to discuss her new book "Greek to Me."
Air Date: June 20, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:50NPR’s Frank Langfitt on “The Shanghai Free Taxi” and Brexit
The former Shanghai correspondent discusses his new book, "The Shanghai Free Taxi: Journeys with the Hustlers and Rebels of the New China."
Air Date: June 19, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:14Countries are ranked on everything from health to happiness. What’s the point?
Nonprofits and advocacy groups use the rankings as a tool to name and shame countries into improving their policies. But the indexes do have some drawbacks.
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In a recent interview with ABC News’s George Stephanopoulos, President Trump said that he would accept opposition research from a foreign government in the 2020 election.
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Listen 13:30Philadelphia law firm says Pa. products fueled deadly London fire
Philly attorney Robert Mongeluzzi claims Whirlpool Corp., Arconic, Inc., and Celotex Corp. contributed to the London fire that killed 72 people in 2017.
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After 4 months, Venezuela’s border with Colombia reopens
Thousands of people crossed over, seeking food, medicine and basic supplies.
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With Mexico deal done, U.S. urges China to resume trade talks
Mnuchin, speaking on the sidelines of a meeting of financial leaders of the G20, urged China to follow suit and return to stalled negotiations.
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Trump: U.S., Mexico reach deal to avoid new tariffs
As part of the deal, Mexican officials "agreed to take strong measures to stem the tide of Migration," Trump tweeted.
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The invasion of Normandy marks the turning point in WWII when the allies launched a major offensive to drive the German army out of France.
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