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NPR's Michel Martins talks with Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., about what he learned in a briefing from the Navy admiral who ordered the second strike on a boat near Venezuela.

A state oversight board once had the power to approve Tourism contracts, but legislation in 2018 stripped its powers.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former FBI Director James Comey about his new thriller Central Park West.

Over two months, protesters, most who appeared to be digitally-savvy GenZ, used social media to organize. Government's efforts to respond spotlight how the ruling party appears to be playing catch-up.

A man in China accumulated so many coins he used them to buy a car. The man hauled in 10 boxes of coins to the car dealership. Staff counted out the $11,000 in spare change.

The international Kyoto Protocol to combat global warming takes effect Wednesday. The United States has not signed onto it, but countries in Europe have. Carbon trader Dirk Forrister is helping them figure out how to buy and sell carbon credits.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wrapped up her first overseas tour by attending a church service in the Chinese capital and meeting with women's leaders Sunday. She also suggested that by buying more U.S. treasury bonds, China would be helping its own economy.

Up to 1 billion people in emerging markets will buy mobile phones in the coming years, and many will use them in lieu of a computer. While this might seem a natural opportunity for Apple, it may be a struggle for the tech giant to land these new customers.

Yes, the U.S. does have the highest corporate tax rate ... but that doesn't mean businesses always pay it.

On assignment in Israel, Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Mid-East Correspondent Emily Harris about the potential political impact in Israel of Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech to the U.S. Congress.