Paul Ryan Endorses Donald Trump
The House speaker acknowledges he has had his differences with his party's presumptive nominee, but writes that Trump can help House Republicans enact their policy agenda if elected.
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Chinese Consumers Embrace New Balance's 'Made In USA' Label
Most New Balance sneakers are made in Asia, but many in China want the ones made in American factories. They say the quality is better. And the company's U.S. factories are happy to fill the demand.
House Speaker Paul Ryan Endorses Donald Trump
After holding back his support, House Speaker Paul Ryan now says he will vote for the presumptive GOP nominee for president, Donald Trump.
Generation Politics: 65-Year-Olds Share Experiences That Shaped Their Views
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks to a group of 65-year-old voters as part of a radio series where he explores the generational differences between how 25, 45 and 65-year-olds think about politics. He finds that this group of 65-year-olds were born into a structured world, which, for many, resembled The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. But later, their outlook was rocked by a series of assassinations of political figures, anti-war and civil rights protests.
Golden State Warriors Face Cleveland Cavaliers In Historic NBA Finals Rematch
The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers face off in the NBA Finals for the second year in a row. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to fans of both teams ahead of the historic rematch.
Hillary Clinton Delivers Foreign Policy Speech In San Diego
Hillary Clinton delivered a foreign policy speech in San Diego Thursday, drawing a contrast with presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump.
U.S. Agency Tries Radical Rehab Technique On Aging Government Buildings
Love them or hate them, modernist buildings of the 1960s and '70s are beginning to need renovation, and the U.S. General Services Administration is trying something unusual — putting a 32-story office tower under glass. The double wall exterior will not only save energy but protect the inhabitants from a bomb blast. NPR explores whether the repairs are worth the $120 million and if the outer wall will ruin the original architecture design.
Former AIG Chief Hank Greenberg Must Stand Trial For Fraud, N.Y. Court Rules
The decision by New York State's Court of Appeals is a victory for state officials, who filed charges against the insurance industry icon 11 years ago.
New Rules To Ban Payday Lending 'Debt Traps'
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday is announcing proposed regulations that aim to stop some predatory lending practices.
Bats In The Bedroom Can Spread Rabies Without An Obvious Bite
When a Wyoming woman fell ill, no one suspected that she could have rabies from a bat in her bedroom. Health officials say sleeping in a room with a bat is a rabies risk because bites are hard to see.