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• U.S.-China Reach First Phase Of A Trade Deal

  Chinese and U.S. negotiators have agreed to prevent new tariffs from going into effect this weekend. President Trump calls it "phase one" of a trade deal.

  Dec 13, 2019 at 8:34 am

• Millions Of Students Are Vaping

  More than 6 million middle school and high school students used tobacco products this year, according to a new federal report. Most are now using these addictive products by vaping.

  Dec 13, 2019 at 4:56 am

• British Former MP Kate Hoey On Conservative Election Wins

  As the Conservatives win a landslide, NPR's Noel King speaks to recently retired Labour MP Kate Hoey, an outspoken Brexiteer who has lambasted Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.

  Dec 13, 2019 at 4:50 am

• The Legal Battle Over Homeless Camping

  Western cities dealing with an explosion of homelessness are urging the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling that sharply limits camping bans in parks and other public places.

  Dec 13, 2019 at 3:54 am

• Conservatives Win Big In U.K. Elections

  British voters have delivered a decisive victory to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party, which all but ensures Brexit.

  Dec 13, 2019 at 3:48 am

• Elmo, Lord Buckethead Stand In U.K. Election

  Anyone can get on the ballot in the U.K. if they pay 500 pounds.

  Dec 13, 2019 at 2:08 am

• News Brief: Conservatives Win Big In U.K. Election, Impeachment Vote, China Trade

  The British people have handed Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party a big victory, all but ensuring Brexit. Also, planned votes on two articles of impeachment were delayed.

  Dec 13, 2019 at 2:08 am

• A Contraband Christmas Tree

  Officials at Lithuania's Vilnius airport confiscated banned items from passengers. But instead of throwing them out, the airport decided to put them to use for the holiday.

  Dec 13, 2019 at 2:08 am
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  A Father, His Daughter And The Choice To Start A Family As 'An Act Of Hope'

  Jessica Kibblewhite wonders whether it makes sense to bring a child into a world that seems broken and scary. At StoryCorps, her dad helps her find clarity with advice about humanity.

  Dec 13, 2019 at 2:08 am

• Rohingya Lawyer Reacts To Myanmar Genocide Trial

  Rohingya activist Wai Wai Nu talks with NPR's Noel King about what it was like to sit in on the International Court of Justice genocide trial this week in The Hague.

  Dec 13, 2019 at 2:08 am

• Protests After Indian Lawmakers Pass Citizenship Bill

  Demonstrations continue in India's northeast over legislation that grants Indian passports to religious minorities from three nearby countries but excludes Muslims.

  Dec 12, 2019 at 4:44 am

• Voters Head To Polls In U.K.

  British citizens vote Thursday in parliamentary elections that will help determine when and how the United Kingdom leaves the European Union.

  Dec 12, 2019 at 4:23 am