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President Obama called House Speaker John Boehner a "good man" and reflected on what his resignation says about the political climate in Washington. Obama's remarks came during a news conference with China's president.

One argument holds that migrants arriving in Europe is good for countries with an aging labor force and vast government debt. Steve Inskeep talks to Oliver August of The Economist about this idea.

As Washington State's wildfires rage, high temperatures and winds threaten more land. Firefighter Renee Jack tells NPR's Rachel Martin what it's like to be on the front line.

NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to conservative Rep. Tim Huelskamp, R-Kan., about Speaker John Boehner's decision to step down.

President Obama awarded chef and author Alice Waters with the National Humanities Medal on Thursday. The advocate of sustainable eating explains what it means to have her work recognized this way.

In Vermont, a driver was apparently in a hurry to get to court. Police say he was stopped for going 112 mph. The driver explained he was on his way to court to respond to an earlier speeding ticket.

Though she's made careful study of the history of South Asian music, Zeb Bangash's career defies easy assumptions about art and Islam.

Volkswagen has chosen a new CEO, with a mission to win back the trust of VW customers following the emissions scandal that brought down his predecessor. But some critics say the company has missed its chance to bring in an outsider who could change the management culture that lead to the scandal.

Volkswagen's cheating on emission tests for its diesel vehicles has not only stirred a controversy; it has also raised a question: Is there life left for diesel in the U.S.?

Data from an experiment to determine whether female Marines should be allowed into combat positions is out. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus tells David Greene the military benefits from an integrated force.