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U.S. steak is sold among cuts of beef from Australia and New Zealand. Because the U.S. lacks a free trade agreement with China, its beef is expensive in China. As a result, it doesn't sell as well as beef from competing markets.

Shaky U.S.-China Trade Relationship Will Top Trump's Agenda In Beijing

Many U.S. businesses say they're treated unfairly in China. And there are concerns about Chinese acquisitions of U.S. companies.

In Kairouan, Tunisia, Muslims visit the Great Mosque, one of the oldest and best-known mosques in North Africa. Tunisia has made more political progress than other Arab Spring countries, but it has suffered two major terror attacks in recent months.

Tunisia Seeks Its Way On A Winding, Bumpy Path

An attacker recently opened fire on Tunisian beach and killed 38 people. NPR's Alice Fordham, who went to cover the story, used to live in Tunisia. She reflects on how the country has changed.

Republicans Seek To Block Obama From Naming Scalia Successor

The Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia has the potential to upend the 2016 election. NPR takes a look at what signal the president might send with his choice to succeed Scalia, and how the public might react to Republican leaders vowing to not to confirm anyone.

Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson enters the ring in Fairfax, Va., at one of the final performances of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

From The Big Top Into The Big World: A Ringling Ringmaster's Final Bow

Johnathan Lee Iverson, the first African-American ringmaster of "The Greatest Show on Earth," helms the famed Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus for its last performance this Sunday.

KALW Almanac 6/26/2015

177th Day of 2015 188 RemainingAutumn Begins in 89 DaysSunrise:5:49Sunset:8:3514 Hours 46 MinutesMoon Rise:3;26pmMoon Set:2:04amPhase:72%Full Moon July 1…

KALW Almanac 6-25-2015

176th Day of 2015 189 RemainingAutumn Begins in 90 DaysSunrise:5:49Sunset:8:3514 Hours 46 Minutes Moon Rise:2:30pmMoon Set:1:32amPhase:63%Full Moon July 1…

KALW Almanac 6/24/2015

175th Day of 2015 190 RemainingAutumn Begins in 91 DaysSunrise:5:48Sunset:8:3514 Hours 47 Minutes Moon Rise:1:35pmMoon Set:1:02amPhase: First QuarterFull…

A 6-year-old and his mom were killed crossing the street. This Oakland community wants safety.

On April 13, a Mercedes slammed into a family crossing the street in East Oakland. A 6-year-old and his mother were both killed. Another family member was…

Nation's Longest-Serving Governor Set To Become Top Diplomat In Beijing

Terry Branstad served more than 22 non-consecutive years as governor of Iowa, helping shift the state's politics to the right. Now he heads to China to steward a delicate diplomatic relationship.

Giddy, Over-The-Top 'Blockers' Makes Parents The Butt Of Prom Night Jokes

Three teenage girls make a pact to lose their virginity after senior prom — and three parents embark on a hysterical odyssey to stop them — in Kay Cannon's raunchy new sex comedy.

Berlin's Humboldt University — named for its founder, the 19th century philosopher and linguist Wilhelm von Humboldt, and his brother, naturalist Alexander von Humboldt, pictured here — is one of several German universities attracting U.S. students. More than 4,000 Americans are studying in German universities.

For Americans Seeking Affordable Degrees, German Schools Beckon

More and more Americans are pursuing graduate degrees in Germany, where tuition is often free and many classes are taught in English.

The Week In Sports: Underdog Teams Are On Top In Baseball

NPR's Scott Simon talks baseball with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN the Magazine. This season's hot baseball teams are usually underdogs — the Cubs, Blue Jays and Mets.

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