International
U.S. brings new charges against Julian Assange in war logs, state cables case
A grand jury in Northern Virginia has returned a superseding indictment with 17 more charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, authorities said on Thursday.
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America’s military price tag / Iran tensions
We'll examine the amount of dollars the government spends on national defense. Then, we'll discuss the heightening tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Air Date: May 20, 2019
Listen 49:00Saudis say they don’t want war, but will defend themselves
Saudi Arabia does not want war but will not hesitate to defend itself against Iran, a top Saudi diplomat said Sunday.
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The generic drugs you’re taking may not be as safe or effective as you think
Most of the generic medicines being sold in the U.S. are manufactured overseas, mostly in India and China.
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U.S. will lift tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada and Mexico
The tariffs will be lifted within two days, according to a joint U.S.-Canada statement posted by Canada's foreign ministry.
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Philadelphia Orchestra begins concert tour of China as Trump’s trade war escalates
Over 10 years, the Fabulous Philadelphians have built strong cultural ties with China. With trade diplomacy hitting a low note, will that good will dissipate?
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Listen 1:21Gov. Wolf derides ‘lack of strategy’ in Trump’s trade approach
Governor Tom Wolf is raising the alarm over the impact Chinese tariffs are having on Pennsylvania’s farmers.
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World leaders, tech execs pledge to curb online violence at Paris tech summit
Facebook, Google, Twitter and other tech companies joined a dozen countries in a pledge to step up efforts to keep internet platforms from being used to spread hate.
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We discuss the escalating trade war between China and the U.S., and the effect it could have on the markets, consumers, farmers and companies.
Air Date: May 15, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:30China retaliates on tariffs, stock markets go into a slide
Deepening its trade battle with the U.S. and sending financial markets spinning, China announced tariff hikes Monday on $60 billion of American goods.
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Secrets of a Maya supermom: What parenting books don’t tell you
Parenting doesn't have to be so stressful. Just ask a Maya mom.
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Trump’s tariffs on China: What are they? How do they work?
The Trump administration asserts, and many independent analysts agree, that Beijing has deployed predatory tactics to try to give China an edge in advanced technologies.
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Venezuela’s Guaidó asks for relations with U.S. military
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó on Saturday said he's instructed his political envoy in Washington to immediately open relations with the U.S. military.
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UN: Plastic waste pact approved with U.S. among few holdouts
Almost every country in the world has agreed on legally binding framework for reducing plastic waste, with the U.S. a notable exception, United Nations officials said Friday.
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Saying consumers will suffer, Toomey objects to Trump tariffs on Chinese goods
U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey proposes legislation that would force any president to come before Congress before unilaterally imposing tariffs.
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