50 years on, D.R. Congo commemorates boxing's 'Rumble in the Jungle'
The historic fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman is still revered as a cherished moment in the central African country's troubled history and has spurred an enduring love of boxing.
'Selection Day' Tells Tale Of Cricket Playing Brothers In Mumbai
The author Aravind Adiga has never glossed over the challenges facing people in India. His latest book, Selection Day, is about two brothers who grow up in a Mumbai slum being told that their only way out is through cricket.
'Bambi' Artist Tyrus Wong Dies At 106
The Hollywood artist and calligrapher who designed Disney's Bambi has died at age 106.
Ford Scraps Plans For Mexico Plant In Surprise Move
In a surprise move, Ford said Tuesday it is scrapping plans to build a $1.6 billion small car assembly plant in Mexico after criticism from Donald Trump about its decision to build the plant.
Trump Nominates Robert Lighthizer As U.S. Trade Representative
Donald Trump nominated Robert Lighthizer to be the U.S. trade representative. Lighthizer will be tasked with helping to implement an overhaul of U.S. trade policy that will feature tariff threats against a number of U.S. trading partners.
Retirement Account Pioneers Regret What They Started
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Timothy Martin about why the creators of the retirement investment accounts known as the 401(k) worry about what they started.
Republicans Plan To Repeal Affordable Care Act In New Session
Congress is expected to take up repeal of the Affordable Care Act this week. The plan is still sketchy, but some details are starting to emerge.
'National Geographic' Tackles Changing Gender Norms Worldwide
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with reporter Robin Marantz Henig on her new feature in National Geographic about changing gender norms worldwide.
Researchers Link Gun Violence To Public Health In Chicago Study
Every day in the United States more than 200 people are murdered or assaulted with a firearm. Researchers studying gun violence in Chicago looked at arrests and other data over an 8-year period to explain how gun violence can spread like an infectious disease.
First Leader Outlines History Of Congressional Ethics Office
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Leo Wise, who served as the first head of the Office of Congressional Ethics, about the history of the office.
GOP Leaders Ready To Push Ambitious Agenda As Congress Returns
Congress is back, and Republican leaders are ready to push an ambitious agenda with unified GOP control of Capitol Hill and the White House for the first time in a decade.
Indians Divided Over Law Requiring Cinemas To Play National Anthem
Earlier this month, India's Supreme Court ordered all cinemas to play the national anthem before all movies and for cinema goers to stand as it played.
