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Political activist Angela Davis speaks onstage at the National Museum Of African American History and Culture last year in Washington, D.C.

Civil Rights Award Rescinded From Angela Davis After Jewish Community Objections

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute planned to honor the activist at a February event. It now says her statements and public record do not "meet all of the criteria on which the award is based."

Arrest Of 5 Youth In The West Bank Causes Uproar In Jewish Settler Community

Israel's arrest of five settler youths for the killing of a Palestinian woman has angered right-wing groups and left Palestinians feeling like justice won't be reached.

Manhattan Theater Bookstore Saved By 'Hamilton' Partners

The Drama Book Shop, which has served the acting community for more than 100 years, was slated to close this month. But Lin-Manuel Miranda and his Hamilton partners stepped in to purchase the shop.

U.S. and Chinese envoys extended trade talks into a third day Wednesday after President Trump said negotiations aimed at ending a tariff war were "going very well!"

U.S.-China Trade Talks Wrap Up After Extending To 3rd Day

Successful talks could mean relaxed economic tensions and reduced tariffs between the two countries. Trump has threatened to restart the trade war if no deal is reached by March 2.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo waits for his helicopter ride to the U.S. Embassy from Baghdad International Airport, during a surprise visit to the Iraqi capital.

Pompeo Makes Surprise Stop In Iraq During Mideast Trip To Rally Allies

The secretary's trip has two goals: to reassure allies amid the Trump administration's mixed messages on troop levels in Syria and to stress the U.S. commitment to fighting ISIS and countering Iran.

Advocacy Director For United We Dream Reacts To Trump's Border Wall Speech

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sanaa Abrar for her reaction to President Trump's remarks on border security. Abrar represents United We Dream, an immigrant advocacy organization.

Attorney General nominee William Barr (left) is meeting with senators including Judiciary Committee member Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Wednesday, ahead of next week's confirmation hearing.

Attorney General Nominee Visits Hill; Rosenstein's Exit Expected After Confirmation

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has been on shaky political ground for months, but there is no specific plan for his departure. William Barr's confirmation hearing is next week.

Then-President Richard Nixon and Vice President Spiro Agnew wave to the crowd at the Republican National Convention in 1972. Agnew would resign a year later.

'Bad Behavior By People In High Office': Rachel Maddow On The Lessons Of Spiro Agnew

Richard Nixon's first vice president resigned in 1973 amid charges of bribery and tax evasion. Now, Maddow and her former producer Mike Yarvitz revisit the Agnew story in the podcast Bag Man.

Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen Reacts To Trump's Address

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland about President Trump's remarks on Tuesday.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, pictured on Monday delivering a speech, has withdrawn his country from a United Nations compact on migration.

Brazilian President Bolsonaro Withdraws From U.N. Compact On Migration

Nearly 30 countries, including the U.S., had refused to sign the non-binding contract in December. Brazil's administration has promised to defend "national sovereignty."

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