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4 American Women Reach U.S. Open Tennis Semifinals

All four players to reach the semifinals at the U.S. Open are Americans. The last time that happened was 1981, when the lineup was Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, Barbara Potter and Tracy Austin.

U.S. Soldiers Nearly Drained Iceland Of Its Supply Of Beer

Recently, several thousand U.S. soldiers made a pit stop in Iceland on their way to a NATO exercise. Local breweries reportedly had to rush emergency reserves to the thirsty mob.

Walter Shaub Jr., who heads the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, has been under attack for his tweets and statements about President-elect Donald Trump's conflicts of interest.

In U.S. Ethics Chief, An Unlikely Gadfly To Trump

Next week, leaders of the House Oversight Committee are expected to meet with the director of the Office of Government Ethics, who has been under fire for admonishing Trump to divest his businesses.

A report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine says that abortion is safe but that "abortion specific regulations in many states create barriers to safe and effective care."

Landmark Report Concludes Abortion In U.S. Is Safe

The report says many state laws that make it harder for women to get abortions don't have a medical purpose and can make outcomes worse.

U.S. Doctors Prepare For Arrival Of Zika Virus

NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Dr. Umair Shah, executive director of public health and environmental services in Harris County, Texas, about what they're doing to prepare their community for Zika, and how they're paying for it.

Fun Facts About The U.S. Tax System

Renee Montagne talks to David Wessel about taxes. Wessel is director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution, and a contributing correspondent to The Wall Street Journal.

What Is The Impact Of The Presidential Election On The U.S. Economy?

NPR's David Greene talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution, about how the presidential election will set the economic course for years to come.

Were Trade Negotiations With China A Success For The U.S.?

Steve Inskeep talks to Asia economics expert Matthew Goodman, of the Center for Strategic and International studies, about a new trade framework between the United States and China.

U.S. Sees 1st Coronavirus Death

A man infected with coronavirus has died in Washington state, the first reported death from COVID-19 in the United States. Still, President Trump on Saturday said there was no reason to panic.

A Brief History Of Violence Before Elections In The U.S.

The Pittsburgh synagogue massacre and the series of pipe bombs mailed to prominent Trump critics have many Americans on edge before midterms. Commentator Cokie Roberts talks with David Greene.

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