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NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Wall Street Journal economics correspondent Josh Zumbrun about how much money President Trump's tariffs have brought the U.S. treasury and where it's going.

Karen Abbott's page-turner teases with its central mystery, reaching its climactic final trial with a satisfying bang — though more on the politics of the time would have been a welcome layer.

After China let its yuan drop in value, the U.S. accused the country of being a "currency manipulator." Here is how China manages its money and what a dispute with the U.S. could mean.

People with drug-resistant tuberculosis take many pills over a long period of time. Cure rate is low. The FDA has now approved a drug with great promise. But Doctors Without Borders has concerns.

Indian-administered Kashmir is now in its fourth day of a communications blackout, following the government's decision to revoke its special status. Pakistan has downgraded diplomatic ties.

Kirsten Dunst shines in Showtime's comedy-drama about a pyramid scheme and the weirdos who operate it.

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Ambassador David O'Sullivan, the European Union's ambassador to the U.S., about President Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Iran nuclear deal.

Attorneys for Michael Cohen say the document released by the lawyer suing him is rife with incorrect information, although they did confirm some of his business dealings.

Nick Harkaway's big, ambitious new book is about pretty much everything, from ancient Egypt to a future utopia that actually seems utopian at first, until an inconvenient death disrupts everything.

Bill Kurtis reads three news-related limericks: Not-Tonight accino, Wedding Baggage and Camp Youlostthatlovinfeelin.

After decades of doing little about the pollution that has plagued much of the country, China's government is temporarily shutting down entire industrial regions to inspect for violations.

Sugarland's first album in eight years sees the country duo not only mount a comeback but address social crises in a grounded, unpretentious way.

The phrase "historic summit," language inherited from the late 20th century, has been used many times in recent decades, including related to President Trump's meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.

Roland Emmerich's CGI-heavy depiction of the WWII battle that turned the tide in the Pacific isn't boring, but it's familiar beats ensure it's more a movie about war movies than it is about war.

Poet Tess Taylor shares some of her favorite poetry collections from the year — good for both savoring alone or gifting to others.

As 2019 draws to a close, we take a look back at some of the most powerful voices we heard in our community this year, and how we've felt their impact in…

The U.S. Concealed Carry Association is trying to reach 1 million members by using a different message from that of the NRA. Instead of "from my cold, dead hands," USCCA uses "protect the family."

There were a lot of great shows to watch on television this year — many of them on streaming services. At the top of the list is NBC's comedy about life after death.

This 2019 film is not another adaptation of the Victor Hugo novel. It portrays life in a poor Paris suburb — where the police force is corrupt and residents are struggling just to get by.

A close look at Occupy Wall Street reveals a lasting legacy. Occupy lasted barely three months, and was messy and disorganized, but had a profound effect on the conversation in the Democratic Party.