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President Trump had been urged by world leaders, scientists and CEOs to keep the U.S. in the Paris climate accord, but the agreement's critics won out.

Trump Announces U.S. Withdrawal From Paris Climate Accord

7:14pm June 01, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

President Trump followed through on his campaign trail vow to exit the historic international agreement. But he said the U.S. would begin negotiations to possibly re-enter the pact or a similar deal.

Montana Town Exemplifies Coal Country's Uncertain Future

5:14pm June 01, 2017

by Nathan Rott

The Trump administration has declared an end to the "war on coal," but Colstrip, Mont., is still feeling besieged. The town is a good example of how complicated the future is for coal country.

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Maduro Opponents Denounce Goldman Sachs' Purchase Of Venezuelan Bonds

5:14pm June 01, 2017

by Charles Lane

Opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro are accusing Goldman Sachs of propping up the Maduro government with its recent purchase of Venezuelan bonds. Goldman bought the bonds at a steep discount and stands to make a lot of money if the country stabilizes. But it's not clear the money Venezuela received will ease food and medicine shortages.

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Will Trump Pull Out Of The Climate Deal? He Promised His Base He Would

1:09pm June 01, 2017

by Nathan Rott

An announcement will be made Thursday afternoon. White House sources have said he will pull out of the deal — joining Nicaragua and Syria as the world's only countries not involved.

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HUD To Begin Relocating Families From Public Housing In Cairo, Ill.

11:23am June 01, 2017

by Kirk Siegler

Cairo used to be a thriving river port and manufacturing hub. Now it's one of the fastest depopulating towns in rural America. The latest blow: Its two large public housing projects are shutting down.

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Richard Reeves, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, argues that the top 20 percent of Americans – those with six-figure incomes and above — dominate the best schools, live in the best-located homes and pass on the best futures to their kids.

Top 20 Percent Of Americans 'Hoard The American Dream'

4:47pm May 31, 2017

by Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep speaks with Richard V. Reeves, author of the book Dream Hoarders, which argues that the wealthiest 20 percent of Americans unfairly grab opportunities for themselves and their children.

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U.N. Official Says Pulling Out Of Paris Climate Deal Will Cost Jobs

8:17am May 31, 2017

Steve Inskeep talks with U.N. Environment chief Erik Solheim, who says the U.S. would lose out on green jobs if President Trump pulls out of the Paris climate agreement.

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Trump pose for a photo Friday at the ancient Greek Theater in Taormina, Sicily, during Trump's first G-7 summit.

Trump Is Worried About The Trade Deficit With Germany. He Needn't Be

5:59pm May 30, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Trump tweeted on Tuesday that the U.S. has a "MASSIVE" trade deficit with Germany that is "very bad for the U.S." But this isn't at all the right way to think about trade deficits.

Proposals Aim To Combat Discrimination Based On Salary History

5:33pm May 30, 2017

by Yuki Noguchi

Several states and cities are considering measures that would bar employers from asking job candidates about their prior salary. The bills are seen helping narrow the pay gap for women and minorities.

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Dodd-Frank Replacement Bill Gives 'Free Pass' To Payday Lenders

5:14pm May 30, 2017

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to David Lazarus of the Los Angeles Times about his column describing a section near the end of the Financial Choice Act — Dodd-Frank Act replacement — that would protect payday and car title lenders from federal oversight. The House may vote on the legislation within the next two weeks.

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