Gwen Ifill, Host Of 'Washington Week' And 'PBS NewsHour,' Dies
Ifill was a veteran Washington journalist who covered seven presidential campaigns and moderated the vice presidential debates in 2004 and 2008.
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New Wave Of Chinese Restaurants Challenges 'Cheap' Stereotype
Chinese food has long been seen as cheap takeout. Now a new generation of deep-pocketed immigrant restaurateurs aims to offer an updated spin on the Chinese restaurant, with prices to match the decor.
Grapefruit And Salt: The Science Behind This Unlikely Power Couple
Ad campaigns of the first and second world wars sold Americans on this surprising pairing. Despite a rocky history of breakups, these two flavors have chemistry that cannot be denied.
Internet Freedom Wanes As Governments Target Messaging, Social Apps
Apps like WhatsApp and Telegram are the latest to face crackdowns, a new report says. Two-thirds of Internet users live in countries that censor criticism of the government, military or rulers.
Trump Administration To Put Economic Issues On the Front Burner
As Donald Trump begins his transition into the White House, David Greene talks to Jared Bernstein of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and Peter Morici of the University of Maryland.
Mexicans Mixed On Trump's Plan To End NAFTA
Donald Trump says he would undo NAFTA, which he calls the "worst trade deal ever." Economists say many jobs depend on U.S.-Mexico trade, but others say NAFTA has been bad for Mexico's economy.
With Trump Tapping Into Economic Fears, Wisconsin Turns Red For First TIme Since 1984
The last time Wisconsin voted for a Republican for President was 1984. That all changed on November 8. We go to Kenosha County to ask why.
Who Benefits From Donald Trump's Tax Plan?
The plan laid out by the president-elect is detailed — but different from what he promised during the campaign. His economic team says it will boost the middle class; several experts beg to differ.
Feeling Left Behind, White Working-Class Voters Turned Out For Trump
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to ProPublica reporter Alec MacGillis about his reporting in white working class areas of Pennsylvania and Ohio, and how the opioid epidemic played into voters' decisions.
Economy, Not Gender, Played A Big Factor For Many Midwestern Women Who Embraced Trump
In Michigan and other Midwest states, many women say they'd love to see a female president someday, but a candidate's gender shouldn't be a reason to vote for her.