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Trump Goes To Davos To Boast About U.S. Economy, But Avoids Climate Change

President Trump is attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland this week. He boasted about the strength of the U.S. economy, but said little about the event's main focus: climate change.

Serena Williams Beats Maria Sharapova In U.S. Open's 1st Round

NPR's David Greene talks to Courtney Nguyen, a tennis reporter and co-host of the No Challenges Remaining podcast, about the start of the U.S. Open tennis tournament.

U.S. ski resorts are bracing for a steep drop in international travel due to politics

Canadians usually head south for the skiing, shopping and nightlife in American ski towns. But due to cross-border politics, tourism to the U.S. is down, and some resorts are worried.

A resident of the Goodwin House senior living community, looks on as she listens to the DC area motown band "The Tribe" play a social distance concert in their parking lot in Arlington, Virginia, during the coronavirus pandemic on April 14, 2020. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

At Risk: Life Inside U.S. Nursing Homes During The Coronavirus Crisis

The coronavirus is affecting the most vulnerable elderly Americans. We’ll examine how nursing homes became such dangerous places for the people they’re meant to protect.

The United States' Megan Rapinoe celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between the U.S. and the Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Décines, outside Lyon, France, on Sunday. The U.S. won 2-0.

U.S. Women's Soccer Team Wins World Cup Title For A 4th Time

They defeated the Netherlands 2-0 to win a record fourth Women's World Cup title. Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle both scored, helping the team to a perfect tournament.

China Retaliates Against Latest U.S. Tariffs With Its Own Hike On American Goods

Days after the Trump administration imposed $200 billion in additional tariffs against Chinese imports amid stalled trade talks, Beijing has responded with a $60 billion hike on U.S. goods.

A plaque memorializes 29 miners killed in a 2010 explosion at a Massey Energy mine in West Virginia. Former Massey CEO Don Blankenship wants the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn his conviction on charges of willfully violating mine safety and health standards.

Convicted Coal Mine CEO Is Taking His Case To The U.S. Supreme Court

Former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship announced his plan to appeal after he completed a one-year federal prison sentence for conspiracy to violate federal mine safety laws.

Flavia Pennetta celebrates after defeating Roberta Vinci in the women's singles final at the U.S. Open on Saturday.

Flavia Pennetta Beats Roberta Vinci To Win U.S. Open, Promptly Retires

Vinci shocked tennis fans on Friday when she ended Serena William's bid for a calendar Grand Slam, but fell to Pennetta in an all-Italian final matchup. It's Pennetta's first Grand Slam title.

Netanyahu To Cut U.S. Trip Short After Rocket Attack From Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "respond forcefully" to a Gaza rocket attack. He's cutting his U.S. trip short to return to Israel after Monday's meeting with President Trump.

BB&T and SunTrust announced plans to merge, in a deal worth some $66 billion. The deal is weighted toward BB&T, whose shareholders will own around 57 percent of the new bank.

BB&T And SunTrust To Merge, Forming 6th-Largest Bank In The U.S.

The new bank is set to have its headquarters in Charlotte, N.C. Both of the banks are calling it a "merger of equals," but the deal is weighted toward BB&T, whose CEO will be in charge.

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