We take a look at Donald Trump's immigration policy as he visits Mexico to meet with President Enrique Peña Nieto hours before a speech on the subject. Also, a look at U.S. priorities at the upcoming G-20 summit in China and look at what government benefits are available to families of veterans who commit suicide.

All Things Considered is hosted by WBEZ's Melba Lara and NPR's Robert Siegel, Audie Cornish, Ari Shapiro, and Kelly McEvers. Michel Martin hosts on the weekends.

Trade has been much maligned in this election, blamed as the culprit for plummeting wages and middle class unemployment. What would happen to the U.S. economy if the next president sparked a trade war and the flow of goods was cut off? One place to look for an answer: California.

The national debt has grown enormously under President Obama, but Treasury Secretary Jack Lew insists that this is not our most pressing economic issue. Lew shares why he remains optimistic about implementing the controversial TPP trade deal.

More than 400 people were shot in Chicago in August, marking the city's most violent month in nearly 20 years. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Peter Nickeas, breaking news reporter for the Chicago Tribune.

It's been a month since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned pregnant women to stay away from a Miami neighborhood because of the threat of Zika. Health officials say aggressive mosquito control efforts are paying off. But business is down, and many are wondering when the travel advisory can be loosened or lifted.

U.S. Marine Stephen Coning came home from Afghanistan a changed man -- and eventually took his own life. Now, his widow isn't getting death benefits from the VA. But it's not that the VA doesn't want to provide benefits. In this case, it can't.

Chicago’s Tribune tower is being sold to a Los Angeles-based real estate group and employees of the Tribune Media company are expected to move out by the middle of next year. We speak with architecture critic Lee Bey about the buildings history. Hear more.

An experimental drug dramatically reduced the toxic plaques found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease, a team reports in the journal Nature. Read more.

The New Golden Age of Television in which we find ourselves is marked by a few spots of tarnish. There's a sameness of tone (i.e. grim) and skin color (i.e. white), a tendency to confuse violence (i.e. brutally assaulted women) for plot, and a mystifying reluctance to let villains be villains.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

Donald Trump has mocked Mexico and Mexicans throughout his presidential campaign, and he's promised to build a wall on the southern border to keep them out. Mexico's president has compared Trump to Hitler. So the fact the two men are meeting Wednesday at the presidential palace in Mexico has come as a surprise.

After days of back and forth over whether his stance on immigration was "softening" or "hardening," Donald Trump tries to provide some clarity in a speech in Arizona.

Hillary Clinton told the American Legion convention in Ohio the last thing America needs in Washington is more name calling. She slammed Republican rival Donald Trump for insulting Mexican immigrants.

If you've ever yelled at a slowpoke blocking your way on the left lane of a crowded highway, your anger is now justified.

Three months after suspending President Dilma Rousseff over charges she manipulated government funds to cover up debts, Brazil's Senate voted to impeach her on Wednesday.

Chicago's police superintendent took formal steps on Tuesday to fire five police officers involved in the shooting of Laquan McDonald. That same day, Mayor Rahm Emanuel quietly proposed long-awaited changes to how the city polices its police.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

After meeting with Mexico's president on Wednesday, Donald Trump flew to Phoenix to deliver an aggressive speech vowing to deport anyone who has entered the U.S. illegally. How will Trump's speech resonate with voters, and how does it compare to Hillary Clinton's proposals?

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

A pre-season NFL game in San Diego Thursday night promises to attract attention worthy of the playoffs. It will be the first game for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick since he decided to sit through the national anthem. His protest prompted a debate about patriotism and contentious social issues in the U.S.

Analyzing an event by breaking it down into details might seem like a good way to predict the outcome of an event, but new social science research suggests that when most of us do it, we make worse predictions.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

Large anti-government protests are set to take place on Thursday in Caracas, Venezuela. Renee Montagne talks to Hannah Dreier, a correspondent for The Associated Press, about the demonstrations against the government.

An investigation by member station KPCC into officer-involved shootings in Los Angeles County has identified a troubling practice -- deputies using their weapons to stop moving vehicles. Sheriff department leaders say they train to avoid shooting at moving cars to stop them. But the stats show the shootings still happen regularly.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

The domestic furniture manufacturing industry collapsed when U.S. companies shifted jobs to China. But there's one furniture-making skill that's still in demand: upholstering. In North Carolina, a new training course teaches the skills for this much needed, and relatively well-paid work.

The latest news from NPR and WBEZ.

Donald Trump made news yesterday about wanting to “improve” the North American Free Trade Agreement. Meanwhile, the future of another trade deal is uncertain -- one that doesn't even exist yet.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

The United Kingdom's vote to leave the European Union has forced everyone from American carmakers to financial services companies to ponder their investments in Europe.

Mexicans are furious with their president for inviting Donald Trump to visit their country after the GOP presidential candidate spent the last year mocking Mexicans and their nation.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ

Like its neighbors, Haiti is being hit by Zika. But as the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, with a barebones health infrastructure, it has little ability to detect the disease or care for the mothers and babies affected by Zika.

Tom's of Maine tried to get petroleum derivatives out of its deodorant for decades. Our Planet Money team looks at why it took so long to get it done, and all the factors that tripped up product developers along the way.

The latest news from NPR and WBEZ.

Renee Montagne talks to John Carr, head of Georgetown University's Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life, about why Catholic voters seem to prefer Hillary Clinton to Donald Trump. In the last presidential election, the Catholic vote was almost evenly split.

A new poll finds that half of Americans would feel uncomfortable travelling to Florida during the current Zika outbreak. About a third say Congress should appropriate funds to fight Zika. But the debate over Zika funding on Capitol Hill continues is at an impasse.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

Turn on HGTV and you'll see homeowners and remodelers asking for reclaimed barn wood to decorate with. Since the product is so popular, small businesses are popping up in the rural Midwest paying farmers for their old, dilapidated barns. But as more historic barns come down, is the iconic American rural landscape fading away?

The latest news from NPR and WBEZ.

The latest news from NPR and WBEZ.

After meeting with Mexico's president on Wednesday, Donald Trump flew to Phoenix to deliver an aggressive speech vowing to deport anyone who has entered the U.S. illegally. How will Trump's speech resonate with voters, and how does it compare to Hillary Clinton's proposals?

The latest news from NPR and WBEZ.

A pre-season NFL game in San Diego Thursday night promises to attract attention worthy of the playoffs. It will be the first game for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick since he decided to sit through the national anthem. His protest prompted a debate about patriotism and contentious social issues in the U.S.

Analyzing an event by breaking it down into details might seem like a good way to predict the outcome of an event, but new social science research suggests that when most of us do it, we make worse predictions.

Large anti-government protests are set to take place on Thursday in Caracas, Venezuela. Renee Montagne talks to Hannah Dreier, a correspondent for The Associated Press, about the demonstrations against the government.

An investigation by member station KPCC into officer-involved shootings in Los Angeles County has identified a troubling practice -- deputies using their weapons to stop moving vehicles. Sheriff department leaders say they train to avoid shooting at moving cars to stop them. But the stats show the shootings still happen regularly.

The latest news from NPR and WBEZ.

The domestic furniture manufacturing industry collapsed when U.S. companies shifted jobs to China. But there's one furniture-making skill that's still in demand: upholstering. In North Carolina, a new training course teaches the skills for this much needed, and relatively well-paid work.

Donald Trump made news yesterday about wanting to “improve” the North American Free Trade Agreement. Meanwhile, the future of another trade deal is uncertain -- one that doesn't even exist yet.

Tribune Media announced this week that a Los Angeles developer has purchased the iconic Tribune Tower for $240 million, and that changes are on the way. For the latest installment in our What’s That Building? series, Morning Shift talks to Garrett Karp of the Chicago Architecture Foundation about the history and architectural significance of the 1925 Gothic revival building on Michigan Avenue in the heart of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile.

We also open up the phones to listeners and hear from WBEZ sports contributor Cheryl Raye-Stout about her father, who worked in the building for more than three decades.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

Donald Trump has taken a hardline stance on immigration throughout his campaign, from insisting on building a wall on the border between the US and Mexico to promising to deport 11 million immigrants. In recent weeks, however, he’s faced criticism that he is “softening” his position on immigration as he struggles to move to the middle and gain voter support. He met with President Pena Nieto of Mexico Wednesday afternoon, then gave a major speech on immigration later that night.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

Grant Lee Phillips made a name for himself in the early 90s with his band Grant Lee Buffalo. In the early 2000s, he re-appeared as the town troubadour on the hit television show Gilmore Girls. All the while, he’s been honing his craft and turning out thoughtful, deeply personal works that explore his life, family and American Indian heritage. His most recent album continues in that vein. It’s called The Narrows.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

Trump re-upped his pledge to build a wall and create a "deportation task force" to round up the "most dangerous criminal illegal immigrants."

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

Premiums for people relying on state healthcare exchanges are rising for many Americans, and insurance companies are pulling out. What does it mean for the future of Obamacare?

The latest updates from NPR and WBEZ.

After Dilma Rousseff's impeachment yesterday, Brazilian legislators are hoping to re-establish a sense of stability.

Author Laurence Scott argues that while we live in a three-dimensional world with the ability to broadcast ourselves, whenever we engage with our phones, we enter a fourth dimension.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick angered many fans with his decision to protest by sitting during the national anthem. But this week, #VeteransForKaepernick trended worldwide on Twitter.

The latest updates from NPR and WBEZ.

Musician and remain campaigner Akala tell us about Britain after the Brexit vote, and why music is more powerful than politics.

Georgetown University is taking steps to atone for its ownership of slaves in the 1830s. Among other things, the elite school will make it easier for descendants of those slaves to gain admission. Given the threat of cyber attacks, the Obama administration may designate U.S. election systems as "critical infrastructure." Plus, when I-290 moved into Chicago, who moved out? And where?

First, the news.

Georgetown University is taking steps to atone for its ownership of slaves in the 1830s. Among other things, the elite school will make it easier for descendants of those slaves to gain admission.

Throughout the last academic year, we've followed a group of students who graduated from high school a few years ago in Montgomery County, Md., just outside Washington, D.C. We spent the last year talking with them about their choice of public, private or community college. Was the cost worth it? What is the value of higher education?

The Obama administration is increasing the number of review boards it convenes for Guantanamo Bay detainees as it works to empty the detention facility of as many people as possible.

Costa Rica is best known for its vacation beaches and lush rain forests. But recently it's become a thoroughfare for tens of thousands of migrants from South America and elsewhere who are hoping to reach the U.S. Many are from the Caribbean, but a significant number trekking through the country are Africans and Southeast Asians, and collectively, they are straining Costa Rica's welcoming reputation.

The latest news from NPR and WBEZ.

If you live in Chicago and you drive a car, you’ve probably been stuck in traffic on the Eisenhower Expressway. In this special Curious City presentation, reporter Robert Loerzel takes us through the construction of the expressway that reshaped the Chicago region. See the full story here.

Ahead of a government declared "fertility day" on Sept. 22, Italy launched a campaign to spur women to have more babies to counter a plummeting population. But the effort backfired with women calling the messages sexist and offensive.

Korean-American artist Robin Ha's first cookbook is filled with recipes she learned from her mother. And appropriately, it's a comic book. Ha talks and cooks with NPR's Ari Shapiro.

Major automakers report their August sales -- and it's expected that they'll decline. A dip could signal a slowdown in the sizzling auto market. We also speak with authorities about the new charges related to the 1991 murder of Cateresa Matthews near I-57 in Chicago. Plus, WBEZ's Sarah Karp checks in with a Chicago high school that was saved from closing.

First, the news.

On Wednesday, Donald Trump met with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto. Hours later, he gave a speech on immigration where he promised to build a border wall and empower a new deportation force. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Sean Sullivan, a reporter for The Washington Post, about Trump's stance on immigration.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Angela Stent, a Brookings senior fellow and director of the Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies at Georgetown University, about the presidential candidates' positions on NATO and the U.S. relationship with Russia. This is part of the NPR series A Nation Engaged.

The evacuation last week of a Syrian town long under regime siege is not the way to end sieges, warns the United Nations envoy and a top humanitarian.

Major automakers report sales declined in August. A dip in sales mean it's unlikely automakers can match their record setting year in 2015, and it could portend a slowdown in the sizzling auto market.

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Kenneth Rogoff about his latest book, The Curse of Cash, in which he argues that our advancing economies are phasing out cash and paper currency. Rogoff argues that paper money makes us poorer, less safe and feeds illegal behavior.

The latest news from WBEZ and NPR.

Venezuela's opposition holds an anti-government rally Thursday in an effort to force President Nicolas Maduro to hold a referendum on his rule. They hope to bring hundreds of thousands of people into the streets. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Alexandra Ulmer, Venezuela correspondent for Reuters.

Daddy would not have liked Colin Kaepernick. Had the San Francisco quarterback refused to stand for the national anthem in my father's presence, Daddy would have fixed him in a stare that could freeze the blood in your veins. Then, to no one in particular — but to everyone within earshot — he'd give the young man a two-sentence lesson in patriotic etiquette. Read more.

Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Education unveiled new rules, explaining to states and districts how they can prove they're spreading resources fairly between poor and less-poor schools. Today's release is a re-write of rules that were first unveiled last spring and that caused quite a stir, creating a political unicorn: a fight in which Republicans and teachers unions found themselves on the same side.

Top brass at PepsiCo has talked for months about the introduction of an organic line. And now, according to Bloomberg, the company is rolling out G Organic — yep, an organic version of the famously technicolored sports drink Gatorade. Think crimson red, electric blue and neon green shades.

The Olympics are over in Rio de Janeiro, which means it's now time for the 2016 Paralympic Games, which begin Wednesday in the Brazilian city. The United States is sending almost 300 para athletes, including cyclist Jennifer Schuble, who won a gold and two silver medals in Beijing eight years ago, while taking a silver and a bronze in London in 2012.

This time of year, the endangered bighorn sheep of Southern California gather at desert watering holes. Conservationists use these huddles to see how efforts to restore the population are going.

Ahead of a government declared "fertility day" on Sept. 22, Italy launched a campaign to spur women to have more babies to counter a plummeting population. But the effort backfired with women calling the messages offensive. Plus, Donald Trump is calling for a special prosecutor to investigate allegations of pay-to-play by his opponent, Hillary Clinton. The history of special prosecutors suggests they don't always remove politics from the process.

First, the news.

Georgetown University is taking steps to atone for its ownership of slaves in the 1830s. Among other things, the elite school will make it easier for descendants of those slaves to gain admission.

Throughout the last academic year, we've followed a group of students who graduated from high school a few years ago in Montgomery County, Md., just outside Washington, D.C. We spent the last year talking with them about their choice of public, private or community college. Was the cost worth it? What is the value of higher education?

The Obama administration is increasing the number of review boards it convenes for Guantanamo Bay detainees as it works to empty the detention facility of as many people as possible.

Costa Rica is best known for its vacation beaches and lush rain forests. But recently it's become a thoroughfare for tens of thousands of migrants from South America and elsewhere who are hoping to reach the U.S. Many are from the Caribbean, but a significant number trekking through the country are Africans and Southeast Asians, and collectively, they are straining Costa Rica's welcoming reputation.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

If you live in Chicago and you drive a car, you’ve probably been stuck in traffic on the Eisenhower Expressway. In this special Curious City presentation, reporter Robert Loerzel takes us through the construction of the expressway that reshaped the Chicago region. See the full story here.

Ahead of a government declared "fertility day" on Sept. 22, Italy launched a campaign to spur women to have more babies to counter a plummeting population. But the effort backfired with women calling the messages sexist and offensive.

Korean-American artist Robin Ha's first cookbook is filled with recipes she learned from her mother. And appropriately, it's a comic book. Ha talks and cooks with NPR's Ari Shapiro.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

On Wednesday, Donald Trump met with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto. Hours later, he gave a speech on immigration where he promised to build a border wall and empower a new deportation force. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Sean Sullivan, a reporter for The Washington Post, about Trump's stance on immigration.

Given the threat of cyber attacks, the Obama administration may designate U.S. election systems as "critical infrastructure." But not everyone thinks that's a good idea.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has been calling for a criminal investigation of his political opponent Hillary Clinton on the campaign trail this year. Trump is angry the FBI probe of Clinton's email server ended with no charges. Now, he says, an independent outsider needs to look at the Clinton Foundation.

Major automakers report sales declined in August. A dip in sales mean it's unlikely automakers can match their record setting year in 2015, and it could portend a slowdown in the sizzling auto market.

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Kenneth Rogoff about his latest book, The Curse of Cash, in which he argues advanced economies should slowly phase out most paper currency.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

Donald Trump has laid out his immigration policy. Steve Inskeep talks to Sen. Jeff Flake, R-AZ, about Trump's proposals. Flake hasn't endorsed Trump, in part because of his stance on immigration.

The Labor Department releases its August jobs report on Friday. Most economists predict a net increase of 180,000 jobs — a good number that likely will allow the unemployment rate to tick lower.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

The G-20 Summit kicks off in China over the weekend. The summit brings together leaders of the world's major economies, and it is the first time China is hosting the meeting.

Last year, Ceceley Chambers went on a visit to a Massachusetts home for people with memory loss. As a chaplain who has worked with seniors and hospice patients, Chambers knew the residents liked having kids around.

She just wasn't sure her 9-year-old son, William, would feel the same about being there.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

Steve Inskeep talks to former NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about the controversy surrounding San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who has decided not to stand during the national anthem.

A contested election in the African nation of Gabon that saw the incumbent re-elected, turned violent after the opposition alleged fraud. Government forces met opposition protests with force.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

Steve Inskeep talks to Justin Chang about the new movie: The Light Between Oceans — which is adapted from the novel by M.L. Stedman. Chang reviews movies for the Los Angeles Times.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

Steve Inskeep talks to Miriam Sapiro, who helped negotiate the Trans-Pacific Partnership, about why U.S. pacts with Europe and the Pacific Rim are faltering, and why that's a big deal for the U.S.

Donald Trump heads to Detroit on Saturday to attend a black church. Pundits suggest Trump's outreach to black voters is really about persuading college-educated white voters that he's open-minded.

We get the latest update on the tropical storm in the South East.

The latest news from NPR and WBEZ.

Renee Montagne talks foreign policy with Richard Haass, head of the Council on Foreign Relations, about where the two presidential candidates stand on pressing foreign issues of the campaign.

Mosquitoes trapped on Miami Beach have been found to carry the Zika virus. Crews have been spraying pesticide, and the city has removed bromeliads — plants that are ideal mosquito breeding spots.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

Georgetown University will be offering an admissions edge to descendants of enslaved people sold to fund the school, officials announced on Thursday. Read more.

A powerful drug that's normally used to tranquilize elephants is being blamed for a record spike in drug overdoses in the Midwest. Officials in Ohio have declared a public health emergency and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says communities everywhere should be on alert for carfentanil. Read more.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

We peek inside a small group of nuns who are continuing the work of Mother Teresa in some of Chicago’s toughest neighborhoods. The nuns will celebrate Mother Teresa’s canonization on Sunday.

The second season of Narcos will be Moura's last with the show. It premieres Friday.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

Donald Trump has laid out his immigration policy. Steve Inskeep talks to Sen. Jeff Flake, R-AZ, about Trump's proposals. Flake hasn't endorsed Trump, in part because of his stance on immigration.

The Labor Department releases its August jobs report on Friday. Most economists predict a net increase of 180,000 jobs — a good number that likely will allow the unemployment rate to tick lower.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

The G-20 Summit kicks off in China over the weekend. The summit brings together leaders of the world's major economies, and it is the first time China is hosting the meeting.

Last year, Ceceley Chambers went on a visit to a Massachusetts home for people with memory loss. As a chaplain who has worked with seniors and hospice patients, Chambers knew the residents liked having kids around. She just wasn't sure her 9-year-old son, William, would feel the same about being there.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

Steve Inskeep talks to former NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about the controversy surrounding San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who has decided not to stand during the national anthem.

A contested election in the African nation of Gabon that saw the incumbent re-elected, turned violent after the opposition alleged fraud. Government forces met opposition protests with force.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

Venezuelans fed up with shortages along with triple-digit inflation took to the streets to force the president to allow a referendum on his rule. Renee Montagne talks to Girish Gupta of Reuters.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

The latest jobs report for August is admittedly lukewarm - 151-thousand jobs added but other factors like manufacturing fell. A look at whether this news might influence the Federal Reserve's chances of raising interest rates later this month.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

Steve Inskeep talks to Miriam Sapiro, who helped negotiate the Trans-Pacific Partnership, about why U.S. pacts with Europe and the Pacific Rim are faltering, and why that's a big deal for the U.S.

Donald Trump heads to Detroit on Saturday to attend a black church. Pundits suggest Trump's outreach to black voters is really about persuading college-educated white voters that he's open-minded.

Plus: We get the latest update on the tropical storm in the South East.

The latest news from NPR and WBEZ.

Renee Montagne talks foreign policy with Richard Haass, head of the Council on Foreign Relations, about where the two presidential candidates stand on pressing foreign issues of the campaign.

Samsung Electronics is recalling its brand-new smartphone, the Galaxy Note 7, after dozens of users reported the devices exploded or caught fire. Read more.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

Georgetown University will be offering an admissions edge to descendants of enslaved people sold to fund the school, officials announced on Thursday. Read more.

A powerful drug that's normally used to tranquilize elephants is being blamed for a record spike in drug overdoses in the Midwest. Officials in Ohio have declared a public health emergency and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says communities everywhere should be on alert for carfentanil. Read more.

The latest news from NPR and WBEZ.

We peek inside a small group of nuns who are continuing the work of Mother Teresa in some of Chicago’s toughest neighborhoods. The nuns will celebrate Mother Teresa’s canonization on Sunday.

The second season of Narcos will be Moura's last with the show. It premieres Friday.

Instead of “excuse me” or “pardon me” it’s become more common to say “I’m sorry” in a social situation that gives you pause. This is especially true for women, some of whom find themselves apologizing even when the offense is made by someone else. We talk to writer Sloane Crosley about her theory on why this is and the science that supports it. She wrote “Why Women Apologize and Should Stop” for the New York Times.

The latest news from NPR and WBEZ.

From broad stripes to bright stars, Francis Scott Key's "Star-Spangled Banner" made its way to become our national anthem more than 100 years after it was written. Everyone knows at least some of the words, but did you know that there are missing lyrics?

The anthem is at the center of a debate over patriotism after San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick refused to stand during the song during pre-season play, saying he will continue to do so as a protest against racial oppression. Morning Shift talks to Brenda Stevenson, American history professor at UCLA, about the song’s forgotten lyrics, its history and how it figures into our definition of patriotic etiquette in America.

Mother Teresa will be canonized Sunday by the Catholic Church. She’s known for her work with the sick and poor in Calcutta. But her legacy of service is alive in Chicago. The order she founded, Missionaries of Charity, provides food, shelter and ministry in neighborhoods in the city. WBEZ’s Odette Yousef spent time with the nuns and she shares some of their stories, and what the canonization means to them.

The latest news fro NPR and WBEZ.

The film Cooley High came out in 1975, the action took place in 1966, but the characters and the situations they found themselves in still resonate today. Set in Chicago, Cooley High is filled with laughs, tears, struggles and hope. NPR’s Sonari Glinton joins us for the latest edition of our series The Movie That Made Me.

Yesterday, Georgetown University announced that it will make amends to the descendants of slaves sold by the college almost two centuries ago. How does one make amends for slavery? Can you?

First, the news.

Yesterday, Georgetown University apologized for its historical use of slavery, and has stated it will be taking action to make amends. Craig Steven Wilder has written broadly about the intersection of slavery and American capitalism, and Maxine Crump is a direct descendant of one of the slaves sold by Georgetown. They join us.

Some Silicon Valley startups are helping people invest in court cases, in return for a percentage of the earnings if the case wins. Maya Steinitz is a law professor at the University of Iowa who studies litigation finance.

Worth a watch? Film critic Rafer Guzman reviews Morgan and The Light Between Oceans.

Takeaway Culture reporter Melissa Locker gives a round-up of alien movies and making contact with extra terrestrial life. What do these aliens want? What do they want from us? And what do they want to tell us? Most importantly, have they seen our movies about them? Takeaway Culture Reporter Melissa Locker tells us.

President Obama is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during 10 day climate change advocacy trip. What influence will it have on the future actions against climate change? Here to discuss the significance of the President's trip as well as the meeting between the two nations and how climate change is impacting us now is David Biello, he is the Science Curator for TED Talks and is a contributing editor to Scientific American.

Frank Ocean largely cut out his record label in his Apple Music album release. Is digital streaming the future of music, and what relationship remains between artists and their labels? Larry Miller, a professor of Music Business at NYU Steinhardt and the host of the Musonomics podcast, is here to talk about what this reveals about the changing dynamics within the music industry.

The founder of Latinos For Trump warned that if nothing was done about Mexican immigration to the U.S., the country would soon have "taco trucks on every corner." That spawned the hashtag #TacoTrucksOnEveryCorner, which went viral very quickly and very hilariously. Plus, Chicago plans to hire 100 more cops. But will that even make up for those that are retiring?

First, the news.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with our regular political commentators E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss the new FBI documents related to the Hillary Clinton email investigation and Donald Trump's last minute visit to Mexico.

The founder of Latinos For Trump warned that if nothing was done about Mexican immigration to the U.S., the country would soon have "taco trucks on every corner." That spawned the hashtag #TacoTrucksOnEveryCorner, which went viral very quickly and very hilariously.

Employers added 151,000 jobs in August, which is somewhat disappointing. Most economists were expecting about 180,000 new jobs. The unemployment rate held at 4.9 percent for the third straight month. Many analysts are now saying job growth is slow enough to keep the Federal Reserve from raising interest rates in September.

By now many of you have heard the buzz around millions of dead bees in South Carolina. Last weekend a county did some aerial spraying to kill mosquitoes because of Zika.

Singer Corinne Bailey Rae reflects on what she learned from Prince.

The latest news from NPR and WBEZ.

Mother Teresa officially becomes a Catholic saint on Sunday. NPR's Ari Shapiro introduces us to a woman who was friends with the nun for years and worked with her in Kolkata, India. Read more.

NASA has released the first close-up images ever taken of Jupiter's north pole. They were photographed by the Juno spacecraft now in orbit around the gas giant.

In an effort to boost its political standing, Hamas commissioned a video extolling the economic progress it has achieved while governing the Gaza Strip. But Gazans are vociferous in their rejection of that claim.

The U.S. has set a new record for how much gasoline the country consumes in a month. Drivers burned more than 405 million gallons of gas a day in June, the latest month counted. The Energy Information Administration says that's the highest amount ever, on records dating back to 1946.

Figures released by the National Safety Council show 2016 is on track to become the deadliest year on the nation's roadways since 2007. More than 19,000 people died in traffic accidents in six months.

The latest news from NPR and WBEZ.

The FBI released documents about its investigation into Hillary Clinton's email use. That probe did not lead to charges against Clinton. These documents shed light on what she told the FBI.

Around the country, black middle class neighborhoods have recovered from the housing crash much more slowly than white neighborhoods. Read more.

Louisiana residents displaced by the recent floods started registering for state and federal programs to provide a way to live in or near their flood damaged homes.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Michael Goto, manager of the United Fishing Agency and a member of the Hawaii Longline Association, about how the expansion of the Papahanaumokuakea National Monument will affect his business and the economy of Hawaii.

The latest news from NPR and WBEZ.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Georgetown University President John DeGioia and Patricia Bayonne-Johnson, a descendant of two slaves sold in 1838. The school benefited from that sale.

There's a new push in the national conversation about gun violence that is attempting to sidestep the political rancor, to find common ground on one thing — guns and suicide. The campaign in Colorado is called the Colorado Gun Shop Project.

The Zika outbreak is spreading to Southeast Asia. More than 150 people have contracted the virus in Singapore.

Roger Ailes ran Fox News by projecting power rather than trustworthiness. NPR takes a renewed look at the network in light of this summer's revelations.

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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with our regular political commentators E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss the new FBI documents related to the Hillary Clinton email investigation and Donald Trump's last minute visit to Mexico.

The founder of Latinos For Trump warned that if nothing was done about Mexican immigration to the U.S., the country would soon have "taco trucks on every corner." That spawned the hashtag #TacoTrucksOnEveryCorner, which went viral very quickly and very hilariously.

Employers added 151,000 jobs in August, which is somewhat disappointing. Most economists were expecting about 180,000 new jobs. The unemployment rate held at 4.9 percent for the third straight month. Many analysts are now saying job growth is slow enough to keep the Federal Reserve from raising interest rates in September.

By now many of you have heard the buzz around millions of dead bees in South Carolina. Last weekend a county did some aerial spraying to kill mosquitoes because of Zika.

Singer Corinne Bailey Rae reflects on what she learned from Prince.

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Mother Teresa officially becomes a Catholic saint on Sunday. NPR's Ari Shapiro introduces us to a woman who was friends with the nun for years and worked with her in Kolkata, India. Read more.

NASA has released the first close-up images ever taken of Jupiter's north pole. They were photographed by the Juno spacecraft now in orbit around the gas giant.

In an effort to boost its political standing, Hamas commissioned a video extolling the economic progress it has achieved while governing the Gaza Strip. But Gazans are vociferous in their rejection of that claim.

The U.S. has set a new record for how much gasoline the country consumes in a month. Drivers burned more than 405 million gallons of gas a day in June, the latest month counted. The Energy Information Administration says that's the highest amount ever, on records dating back to 1946.

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The FBI released documents about its investigation into Hillary Clinton's email use. That probe did not lead to charges against Clinton. These documents shed light on what she told the FBI.

Around the country, black middle class neighborhoods have recovered from the housing crash much more slowly than white neighborhoods. Read more.

Louisiana residents displaced by the recent floods started registering for state and federal programs to provide a way to live in or near their flood damaged homes.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Michael Goto, manager of the United Fishing Agency and a member of the Hawaii Longline Association, about how the expansion of the Papahanaumokuakea National Monument will affect his business and the economy of Hawaii.

Chicago violence is at its highest in 20 years. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to activist Aleta Clark about what she and other Chicagoans are doing about it.

Early voting starts at the end of September. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Professor Paul Gronke of Reed College about the effect early voting could have on election results.  

Florida Man Dave Barry is defending his homeland with a new book. He talks to NPR's Scott Simon about "Best. State. Ever." 

Chicago violence is at its highest in 20 years. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to activist Aleta Clark about what she and other Chicagoans are doing about it.

 

The G-20 summit begins on Sunday in Hangzhou, China.

A team of Hungarian scientists has determined dogs can understand words, not just tone. NPR's Scott Simon says it may mean we should rethink our entire relationship with our furry friends. 

Early voting starts at the end of September. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Professor Paul Gronke of Reed College about the effect early voting could have on election results.

Chinese authorities have charged an American woman, Sandy Phan-Gillis, with spying for the U.S. some twenty years ago. Her husband, Jeff Gillis, tells NPR's Scott Simon she is innocent and has been fighting for her release.

The Storycorps Military Voices Initiative records the stories of those who've served in post 9/11 wars and their families. This week we hear from Jenna Henderson who's husband died while serving in Afghanistan.

"A Torch In the Night" is the sequel to Sabaa Tahir's best selling debut novel. It's set in a rich fantasy world drawing from influences as varied as the training schools of ancient Sparta to Bedouin culture to the author's childhood in the Mohave desert.

Why do small dogs live longer than big dogs? Researchers at the University of Washington are hoping to answer that question. NPR's Scott Simon talks to biology and pathology professor Daniel Promislow about the Dog Aging Project. 

NPR's Scott Simon's interview last week with author Tom Wolfe prompted an unusual number of responses from listeners regarding the author's questioning of some aspects of the theory of evolution.

School nurses can play a critical role in identifying students with mental health disorders, but many schools still go without them.

Florida Man Dave Barry is defending his homeland with a new book. He talks to NPR's Scott Simon about "Best. State. Ever." 

A view from Calcutta: the sainting of Mother Teresa inspires pride in the city but also questions about the halo surrounding her legacy. 

A protest against UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan by the Ma Ba Tha Buddhist national group went awry when Annan's picture was mistakenly replaced with a picture of Morgan Freeman.

The Ike was Chicago's first superhighway. Decades after its completion, people affected open up about how it scattered ethnic neighborhoods and changed many lives forever.

A view from Calcutta: the sainting of Mother Teresa inspires pride in the city but also questions about the halo surrounding her legacy.

Long time political correspondent Ron Fournier is leaving journalism and Washington, DC to return to his native Detroit. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to him about his career in political journalism.

A protest against UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan by the Ma Ba Tha Buddhist national group went awry when Annan's picture was mistakenly replaced with a picture of Morgan Freeman.

The effectiveness of mandatory minimums is up for debate. NPR's Scott Simon talks to retired federal judge and Harvard Law professor Nancy Gertner about mandatory minimums.  

The Ike was the city’s first superhighway. Decades after its completion, people affected open up about how it scattered ethnic neighborhoods and changed many lives forever.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with neurophysiologist Jason Sherwin about his research into how a baseball batter processes an incoming fastball.

The chair is a loaded piece of furniture.  A symbol of authority, a creature comfort, a useful work of art.  The history of the chair reveals much about evolving social values and design trends.

In Lolo's new album she sings about a life split between New York City and small town Jackson, Tennessee. She tells NPR's Scott Simon why it was so important for her to move back to the town she couldn't wait to leave.

Rachel Martin explores some character traits that push voters away from the two most unpopular presidential candidates in modern history. For Trump, it's the hyperbole that gets him into trouble.

The nun, known for her work with the poor of Calcutta, took a fast-track line to sainthood -- and it is not without controversy. 

Author Belle Boggs struggled with infertility for years before she conceived her daughter. She talks with NPR's Rachel Martin about her new book.

Rachel Martin explores some character traits that push voters away from the two most unpopular presidential candidates in modern history. For Trump, it's the hyperbole that gets him into trouble.

The nun, known for her work with the poor of Calcutta, took a fast-track line to sainthood -- and it is not without controversy.  

After complaints, Pretoria High is under pressure to look at its policies for black students, who say they should be able to wear natural hair and speak their native languages. .

Scientists are working to breed pandas in captivity, train them to live in the wild and then hopefully release them. Photographer Ami Vitale spent three years getting to know the bears and scientists. 

On Labor Day weekend, we wanted to take a look at one place in this country where factory jobs are increasing. In South Carolina, multinational manufacturing giants are expanding.

Germany's Angela Merkel faces a tough regional election today -- that could see the anti-migrant Alternative for Germany party winning her political home state.

How did the national anthem become a hallmark of sporting events and when did athletes start using it as an opportunity for protest?

Author Belle Boggs struggled with infertility for years before she conceived her daughter. She talks with NPR's Rachel Martin about her new book.

Karrie Keyes is one of the few female sound engineers in the music business. And she's been with the band for a quarter century.  She's also founded an organization to bring more young women into the field. 

Rachel Martin explores some character traits that push voters away from the two most unpopular candidates in modern history. For Clinton, it's the way she seems to protect her privacy at all costs.

Today is the Queen's birthday -- Queen B, that is. Beyonce's birthday has become a moment of celebration for people across the country, and last night, many people danced the night away.

When Alex Longo was 14 years old, he proposed sending NASA's next Mars lander back to Gusev crater where the rover called Spirit landed in 2004. NASA liked the idea, and Longo, now 15, is a finalist in the selection process.

Rachel Martin explores some character traits that push voters away from the two most unpopular candidates in modern history. For Clinton, it's the way she seems to protect her privacy at all costs.

The tiny Southeast Asian nation of Laos will get a turn under the spotlight as it hosts a major Asian summit this week. A preview as President Obama prepares to head to Laos as part of his final trip to Asia as president.

So far, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has been speaking to largely white crowds when he asks African-Americans to vote for him. This weekend, Trump met with black voters in Detroit.   

Rachel Martin speaks to Secretary Gregg Marcantel about reforming the New Mexico state penitentiary system. He appears on season 2 on A&E's "Behind Bars."

Today is the Queen's birthday --  Queen B, that is. Beyonce's birthday has become a moment of celebration for people across the country, and last night, many people danced the night away.

When Alex Longo was 14 years old, he proposed sending NASA's next Mars lander back to Gusev crater where the rover called Spirit landed in 2004. NASA liked the idea, and Longo, now 15, is a finalist in the selection process.

Puzzlemaster Will Shortz joins NPR's Rachel Martin for a game of palindromes, along with winner Dan Bradshaw of Farmington, Conn., who listens to WNPR out of Hartford. 

Our favorite hiking trails are usually the result of back-breaking physical labor. In the White Mountains, Appalachian Mountain Club trail crews do most of this work with hand tools and sheer effort. 

Robert Hoge was born with with deformed legs and a giant tumor in the center of his face. In his new memoir, "Ugly", he chronicles the highs and lows of his childhood.

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Donald Trump continues to dominate the headlines. The Clinton campaign went after him for sticking to his hard-line immigration stance late last week. Renee Montagne talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts and Republican strategist John Feehery.

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Officials in Connecticut have built a system to prevent preschool suspensions. They built a safety net that will send a child-behavior expert to any daycare or pre-K in the state, public or private, that's having trouble with a disruptive child. A study of the program from Yale University suggests the system is having a big impact.

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President Obama is in China to attend his final G-20 summit. The visit has put a spotlight on the complex relationship between the U.S. and China. Steve Inskeep talks to Robert Daly, the director of the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States at the Woodrow Wilson Center.

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 In Turkey, they're blaming everything from July's failed coup attempt to a mining disaster on an elderly cleric, who's lived in Pennsylvania for decades. The cleric denies any involvement. Turkey is demanding his extradition. For more, Steve Inskeep speaks to NPR's Peter Kenyon.

It's getting awkward in New Hampshire's U.S. Senate race. To compete for independent voters, both sides are juggling uncomfortable relationships with the top of their tickets.

President Obama is in China to attend his final G-20 summit. The visit has put a spotlight on the complex relationship between the U.S. and China. We hear the president's remarks, which come amid tensions over trade, the South China Sea.

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Donald Trump continues to dominate the headlines. The Clinton campaign went after him for sticking to his hard-line immigration stance late last week. Renee Montagne talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts and Republican strategist John Feehery.

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Officials in Connecticut have built a system to prevent preschool suspensions. They built a safety net that will send a child-behavior expert to any daycare or pre-K in the state, public or private, that's having trouble with a disruptive child. A study of the program from Yale University suggests the system is having a big impact.

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China pulled out all the stops to host the leaders of the world's 20 leading economies. China's government sent 2 million residents of the city of Hangzhou on vacation to ensure a flawless summit.

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Thousand Island dressing – you know it as the mix of ketchup, mayo and a few other things that tops a Reuben or many a burger. In other words, it's pedestrian fare. But did you know its origins trace back to the highest ranks of American society?

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On this Labor Day, Marketplace host David Brancaccio speaks with Labor Secretary Thomas Perez about the state of employment in America, and what the U.S. should do about the sectors of the economy that continue to show weakness on the hiring front.

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China pulled out all the stops to host the leaders of the world's 20 leading economies. China's government sent 2 million residents of the city of Hangzhou on vacation to ensure a flawless summit.

It's getting awkward in New Hampshire's U.S. Senate race. To compete for independent voters, both sides are juggling uncomfortable relationships with the top of their tickets.

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"There's a lot of sketchy stuff going on," says George Daley, a Harvard stem cell researcher. Read more.

Researcher Maciejewski says the findings of a recent study provide evidence that bariatric surgery can be highly effective for severely obese patients. 

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Back on July 4th, The Takeaway visited Thomas Jefferson’s home in Monticello, Virginia for one of the nation's oldest naturalization ceremonies outside a courtroom. Our small part in the ceremony came at the invitation of “The First Year Project,” which is an effort by some of the nation's leading scholars and thinkers to draw on lessons from history to help the next president navigate their first year in office. It's run by Miller Center for Public Affairs, a presidential think tank at the University of Virginia. With their help, we heard from new citizens, some of whom share their stories today on The Takeaway.

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In 2016, does America project a welcoming message for immigrants, or are we encouraging them to stay away? Dr. Larry Sabato, a New York Times best-selling author, an Emmy-award winner, and founder and director of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics,was the keynote speaker at the Monticello ceremony, and considers that question today on The Takeaway.

The current debate over immigration and mass deportation is making the future uncertain for some people like Andrea Bonilla, a college freshman who grew up undocumented. She’s now able to work legally and live openly thanks to a program called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA. But the initiative, which was created by President Obama, could come to an end if Donald Trump is elected.

Immigration is at the forefront of our political discourse this election year, and in many ways it has been the foundation of Donald Trump's campaign. Elise Foley, politics and immigration reporter for The Huffington Post, discusses the latest on the immigration debate from the campaign trail.

Takeaway Host John Hockenberry moderates an immigration debate with two of the nation’s leading immigration scholars

The latest from the G20, race for the president and an All Tech Considered about immigrant entrepreneurs. 

All Things Considered is hosted by WBEZ's Melba Lara and NPR's Robert Siegel, Audie Cornish, Ari Shapiro, and Kelly McEvers. Michel Martin hosts on the weekends.

President Obama spoke about his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the status of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and the controversial protest by 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, at the conclusion of the Group of 20 summit in China Monday.

China sees the G-20 summit as an important vehicle for increasing its influence, and President Obama's attendance — on his final trip to Asia as president — was an important part of it.

Vertamae Grosvenor, a longtime commentator for All Things Considered, died Saturday at age 79. We mark her passing by hearing one of her more than 300 essays that aired on this program.

Researchers from around the world are visiting Lake Huron to look at purple mats deep below the water's surface. They believe these mats could explain how the Earth's oxygen rich air developed 2.4 billion years ago.

NPR Music critic Ann Powers talks about her new favorite band at the moment, St. Paul and The Broken Bones. The eight-piece soul band is from Alabama and just released its second album, Sea Of Noise.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says if he's elected president he will bring back some of the millions of manufacturing jobs that the United States has lost in recent decades. Democrat Hillary Clinton has a manufacturing plan as well, one she says will help create the manufacturing jobs of the future.

If pot laws were colors, a map of the U.S. map would resemble a tie-dye T-shirt. In some states, marijuana is illegal. In others, it's legal for medical purposes. And still in others, it is even legal for recreational use.

Like other European Union countries, Lithuania has agreed to take in its quota from refugees from war torn countries. Many residents say they consider it a duty to accept refugees. But some potential migrants have balked at moving to Lithuania. They fear being isolated in a country they've never even heard of.

The Obama administration plans to make it easier for immigrants to start or scale up businesses in the U.S., which matters a lot to the tech industry. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Nitin Pachisia, co-founder of Unshackled Ventures, a venture capital firm that exclusively funds immigrant entrepreneurs.

Last month, NPR asked listeners and readers and a Harvard professor what technologies have stuck around a little too long. "The typewriter keyboard for me is the one that is most amazing," said Calestous Juma, author of Innovation and Its Enemies: Why People Resist New Technologies. He's talking about the QWERTY layout — in use since the earliest typewriters.

The latest from the race for the president, U.S. Open, and a fall movie preview.

All Things Considered is hosted by WBEZ's Melba Lara and NPR's Robert Siegel, Audie Cornish, Ari Shapiro, and Kelly McEvers. Michel Martin hosts on the weekends.

Labor day is traditionally the start of the last leg of the campaign season, and both campaigns on Monday made a pitch to working class voters. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton made stops in Ohio, a state whose voters are critical to any presidential candidate.

Jacob Wetterling was abducted in rural Minnesota in 1989. Nearly 27 years later, his remains have been found.

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Sports Illustrated executive editor and senior writer Jon Wertheim about the U.S. Open. Matches on Sunday and Monday will decide the lineup for the quarterfinals.

NPR movie critic Bob Mondello has a selective preview of likely blockbusters and awards contenders that Hollywood has in store for the fall.

Hundreds of French truck drivers block a highway near the city of Calais to protest the country's handling of the migrant crisis. A controversial migrant camp called "The Jungle" is nearby.

The most effective de-radicalization programs build trust and then challenges a jihadist mindset. A version of this program in Copenhagen, Denmark, is called VINK. A counselor explains the process and the lessons it might hold for the U.S.

Do Space is a new "technology library" in Omaha, Neb., that has no books but offers access to computers, high-end software, 3-D printers and laser cutters. This story originally aired on May 31, 2016 on All Things Considered.

Productivity, a key measure of the economy's health, has been growing more slowly in recent years — and it has dropped for the past three quarters. Can Facebook and other social media distractions on the job be partly to blame?

Even if you've never heard of the "coffee cabinet," chances are you've probably tasted something like it. And you might have called it something else, like a coffee milkshake. The ice cream beverage with the quirky name is a Rhode Island staple, dating back to the World War II era

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President Obama spoke about his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the status of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and the controversial protest by 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, at the conclusion of the Group of 20 summit in China Monday.

China sees the G-20 summit as an important vehicle for increasing its influence, and President Obama's attendance — on his final trip to Asia as president — was an important part of it.

Vertamae Grosvenor, a longtime commentator for All Things Considered, died Saturday at age 79. We mark her passing by hearing one of her more than 300 essays that aired on this program.

Researchers from around the world are visiting Lake Huron to look at purple mats deep below the water's surface. They believe these mats could explain how the Earth's oxygen rich air developed 2.4 billion years ago.

NPR Music critic Ann Powers talks about her new favorite band at the moment, St. Paul and The Broken Bones. The eight-piece soul band is from Alabama and just released its second album, Sea Of Noise.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says if he's elected president he will bring back some of the millions of manufacturing jobs that the United States has lost in recent decades. Democrat Hillary Clinton has a manufacturing plan as well, one she says will help create the manufacturing jobs of the future.

If pot laws were colors, a map of the U.S. map would resemble a tie-dye T-shirt. In some states, marijuana is illegal. In others, it's legal for medical purposes. And still in others, it is even legal for recreational use.

Like other European Union countries, Lithuania has agreed to take in its quota from refugees from war torn countries. Many residents say they consider it a duty to accept refugees. But some potential migrants have balked at moving to Lithuania. They fear being isolated in a country they've never even heard of.

The Obama administration plans to make it easier for immigrants to start or scale up businesses in the U.S., which matters a lot to the tech industry. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Nitin Pachisia, co-founder of Unshackled Ventures, a venture capital firm that exclusively funds immigrant entrepreneurs.

Last month, NPR asked listeners and readers and a Harvard professor what technologies have stuck around a little too long. "The typewriter keyboard for me is the one that is most amazing," said Calestous Juma, author of Innovation and Its Enemies: Why People Resist New Technologies. He's talking about the QWERTY layout — in use since the earliest typewriters.

The latest news and updates from NPR and WBEZ.

Labor day is traditionally the start of the last leg of the campaign season, and both campaigns on Monday made a pitch to working class voters. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton made stops in Ohio, a state whose voters are critical to any presidential candidate.

Jacob Wetterling was abducted in rural Minnesota in 1989. Nearly 27 years later, his remains have been found.

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Sports Illustrated executive editor and senior writer Jon Wertheim about the U.S. Open. Matches on Sunday and Monday will decide the lineup for the quarterfinals.

NPR movie critic Bob Mondello has a selective preview of likely blockbusters and awards contenders that Hollywood has in store for the fall.