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A Historic Start: Economic Ups And Downs

1:07pm January 09, 2016

by Chris Arnold

2016 so far has brought the worst first-week-of-the-year in stock market history. Fears over trouble in China caused worldwide mayhem in markets. But, the U.S. got an encouraging employment report.

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Mayor Joe Riley of Charleston, S.C. is the longest-serving mayor in the country.

America's Longest-Serving Mayor Steps Down

9:11am January 09, 2016

by Debbie Elliott

Joe Riley has been mayor of Charleston, S.C. for 40 years. His tenure has seen the transformation of downtown Charleston, and recently, the alleged racially-motivated murders at Emmanuel AME Church.

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Peek Into The Future: C.E.S. 2016 Wrap-Up

8:13am January 09, 2016

This week, eyes of the tech world were on Las Vegas for the annual Consumer Electronics Show. Scott Simon chats with NPR's Laura Sydell about the relevance of the show today and what's new this year.

National

New Book Highlights Historic Black Newspaper

8:13am January 09, 2016

'The Chicago Defender' is a legendary black newspaper. It may no longer have the reach it once had, but the paper, founded in the early 20th century, has a fascinating history.

New Orleans Prepares For Mississippi River Flooding

8:13am January 09, 2016

by Tegan Wendland

The Mississippi River is expected to crest Sunday. Officials in low-lying New Orleans don't expect this time to be as bad as last month, but they're not taking any chances.

75 Years Of 'Pal Joey'

8:13am January 09, 2016

Penguin Classics has published a 75th Anniversary presentation of the John O'Hara novel, and the libretto and lyrics of the musical. Scott talks to Thomas Mallon, who wrote the book's forward.

'Caucus: The Musical' Jabs At Political Process

8:13am January 09, 2016

by Don Gonyea

With the real Iowa caucuses just weeks away, lines are being learned, moves choreographed, audiences are being wooed. It's all part of what's become an every four years-tradition in Iowa, featuring local residents.

#NPRreads: 3 Stories To Check Out This Weekend

7:00am January 09, 2016

Read about how robots could save the Great Barrier Reef, why Americans work so much, and what art projects veterans are making to help them recover from post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Employment Outlook For 2016 Is Looking Much Brighter

6:13pm January 08, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

The Labor Department's latest jobs report provided reassurance that the domestic economy is on track for 2016. That was welcome news, given all of the gloomy reports coming out of China.

Politics Podcast: Presidential Combat In Iowa, Obama's Actions On Guns

6:02pm January 08, 2016

This week, the race for 2016 ramps up in Iowa, a look at President Obama's push for tougher gun regulations, and a preview of his final State of the Union address.