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Outgoing U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns discusses the challenges diplomats and business leaders face in China with Morning Edition's Steve Inskeep.

At least six people have died amid severe storms that are predicted to impact large areas of the United States through the weekend.

U.S. tariffs could cause the prices of steel and aluminum cans to rise, an increase that may ultimately be passed on to consumers.

A massive explosion and fire rocked a port in southern Iran possibly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant.

Dips in the stock market can lead to higher pension costs for city taxpayers. But an even bigger threat to San Diego's financial health is a recession.

Attention Business Owners! The Port of San Diego is kicking off its annual three-part workshop series, How to Do Business with the Port. The first workshop will be held on October 16, and will cover how to become a registered vendor with a government agency, and how to navigate the business opportunity portal. The Port works with businesses and vendors from a variety of industries including construction, project management, engineering, special event services and many more. All trades and industries are welcome. We look forward to working with you! WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND: -Stability of multi-year contracts. -Learn about the Port’s needs and upcoming projects, and how your business can help. -Learn how to bid on available business opportunities. -Learn how to receive contract opportunity notifications. -Meet with Port project managers from a variety of departments. -Light refreshments will be available. Presentation: 3 - 4 p.m., Networking Opportunity: 4 - 5 p.m. To learn more and RSVP, visit the Port of San Diego website for the full event listing. Visit: https://www.portofsandiego.org/events/port-sponsored-events/how-do-business-port-workshop-1?utm_source=FREEEVENTLISTING&utm_medium=KPBS&utm_campaign=HOWTO2024&utm_id=HOWTO2024 Port of San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

The escalation began after India accused Pakistan of being behind an attack where gunmen killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in India-administered Kashmir on April 22. Pakistan denies it.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that the U.S. would walk away from efforts to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine if progress isn't made within days.

Trump has accused South Africa of "human rights violations" and a land grab. The South African government has hit back.

A new study shows how partisan politics has long influenced whether Americans trust the Fed. And how, with Trump's second term, an old pattern may have changed.