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• Boeing's Decision To Suspend 737 Max Production Is Felt Industry-Wide

  Boeing is an important U.S. industrial company, and its decision to suspend production of the 737 Max jetliner is expected to cut into growth in the world's largest economy next year.

  Dec 18, 2019 at 2:04 am

• Pope To Loosen Secrecy Requirements Around Clerical Sex Abuse Cases

  Pope Francis says he will end the use of the so-called "pontifical secret" in abuse proceedings. David Greene speaks with Joshua McElwee of the National Catholic Reporter about the change.

  Dec 17, 2019 at 6:52 am

• Brazil's President Draws Controversy Over Covert Use Of Cyberspace

  A former ally of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says the leader has a government-funded "digital militia" that pumps out propaganda targeting the president's enemies.

  Dec 17, 2019 at 4:20 am

• Boeing Will Temporarily Stop Making Its 737 Max Jetliners

  Production will stop in January. The jets were grounded after two crashes that killed nearly 350 people. Despite being grounded, Boeing continued cranking the planes out at its factory near Seattle.

  Dec 17, 2019 at 4:16 am

• It Took 25 Years, But Mariah Carey's Holiday Earworm Reaches No. 1

  "All I Want For Christmas Is You" was released in 1994. This modern Christmas classic tapped out at No. 3 last season. Now, the Queen of Christmas claims her No. 1 crown on the Billboard Hot 100.

  Dec 17, 2019 at 4:09 am

• British Museum To Display Minoans' Single-Use Clay Cup

  The cup thrown aside some 3,500 years ago was created by members of an early European civilization. Archaeologists found so many, that may be single-use items — signs of ancient prosperity.

  Dec 17, 2019 at 3:30 am
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  Meet 'Wattam,' The Newest Absurd Video Game Playground From Keita Takahashi

  From the designer of Katamari Damacy and other cult favorites comes a new work — one just as eccentric and earnest as his past games.

  Dec 17, 2019 at 1:59 am

• California Wine Makers Examine Climate's Effect On Their Industry

  After several bad wildfire seasons and now rolling power blackouts, wine makers in Sonoma and Napa are having to take a hard look at how climate change is impacting their product and business.

  Dec 17, 2019 at 1:59 am

• What Do Recent Deals Tell Us About Trump's Trade Philosophy?

  NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to ex-trade negotiator Wendy Cutler of the Asia Policy Institute about the administration finalizing two deals: U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement and U.S.-China Phase 1 agreement.

  Dec 17, 2019 at 1:59 am

• 'Kansas City Star' Probe Uncovers Failures In Foster Care System

  An investigation by The Kansas City Star reveals stark outcomes for foster care children in America. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Laura Bauer, one of the journalists who led the paper's reporting.

  Dec 17, 2019 at 1:59 am

• Netanyahu Rival Launches Challenge To Lead Likud Party

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next week faces an internal challenge to his leadership of the Likud Party as it draws up its candidate list for elections in March.

  Dec 17, 2019 at 1:59 am

• Mississippi Man Granted Bail After 6 Murder Trials

  NPR's David Greene talks to Madeline Baran of American Public Media's podcast "In the Dark" about Curtis Flowers, who after 22 years in custody, and six murder trials, has been allowed to post bail.

  Dec 17, 2019 at 1:59 am