Employers added only 12,000 jobs in October. That seems bad -- but there's a catch
U.S. employers added just 12,000 jobs last month — but the number was depressed by a machinists' strike at Boeing and Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Turkish Police Continue Investigation Into Killing Of Russian Ambassador
Turkish authorities track down more information on how a member of their own police assassinated the Russian ambassador to Turkey.
German Police Launch Manhunt For Berlin Attacker
German police launched a massive manhunt for the person who they believe killed a truck driver and hijacked his vehicle before driving it into a Christmas market in Berlin on Monday. The only suspect was released Tuesday due to lack of evidence.
College Football Players Sit Out Bowl Games In Anticipation Of NFL Draft
College football players worried about injuries are sitting out bowl games to better their chances in the NFL draft.
Democrats Face Difficult Path Forward After Bruising 2016 Election
Democrats have some major tasks ahead in the new year as they try to rebuild their party after a bruising 2016 election outcome put them well out of power in the White House, Congress and many states.
Photographer Recalls Witnessing Killing Of Russian Ambassador To Turkey
Associated Press Photographer Burhan Ozbilici was at Monday's event at an art gallery in Ankara when a shooter suddenly took the life of Russia's ambassador to Turkey. Ozbilici recalls what happened.
Diplomat's Assassination Highlights Complexity Of Russian-Turkish Ties
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Soner Cagaptay of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy about Russia-Turkey relations in light of the assassination of Russia's ambassador to Turkey.
At Least 9 Dead After Truck Drives Through Christmas Market In Berlin
A large truck slammed into a crowded Christmas market in Berlin killing several people and injuring many more. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Christoph Sydow, a reporter with Der Spiegel Online.
Political Battle Escalates Between Cities And State Governments
While the presidential election may have been the big political story of 2016, underneath the surface, a growing conflict between conservative state governments and liberal cities will have a big impact on national politics in the coming years.
FairVote Executive Director Advocates For Electoral College Reform
The electors of the Electoral College will vote Monday to officially name the nation's president. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to FairVote Executive Director Rob Richie, who is proposing to change the Electoral College in favor of the candidate who wins the popular vote.
Electors Cast Votes To Officially Name Nation's Next President
The electors cast their votes for president Monday — a formality that usually goes unnoticed. But because of Donald Trump's election victory, the process is getting a lot more attention.
Charlotte City Council Repeals Ordinance That Led To Bathroom Bill
The city council in Charlotte, N.C., has repealed a local LGBT rights ordinance that sparked a national debate over transgender rights. It's part of a reported deal with state lawmakers that also repeals a state law to prevent the city from enacting such laws.