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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. More tariff threats from President Trump, this time against the European Union and iPhone maker Apple. Trump threatening to impose 50% tax on all imports from the European Union, though he said he might be willing to talk with foreign companies that agree to build U.S. factories.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. More tariff threats from President Trump, this time against the European Union and iPhone maker Apple. Trump threatening to impose 50% tax on all imports from the European Union, though he said he might be willing to talk with foreign companies that agree to build U.S. factories.

Trump also announced there'll be a 25 percent tariff on Apple iPhones unless those products are made in the U.S. The announcement from Trump came in a social media post and shows while the president can disrupt the economy, so far at least his tariffs have not produced large numbers of trade deals or brought waves of promised manufacturing back to the U.S.

Trump also announced there'll be a 25 percent tariff on Apple iPhones unless those products are made in the U.S. The announcement from Trump came in a social media post and shows while the president can disrupt the economy, so far at least his tariffs have not produced large numbers of trade deals or brought waves of promised manufacturing back to the U.S.

The Justice Department says it has reached an agreement in principle that would allow Boeing to avoid prosecution over two deadly 737 MAX crashes. The planemaker has been facing a criminal fraud case in connection with two fatal crashes that killed 346 people. More from NPR's Ryan Lucas.

The Justice Department says it has reached an agreement in principle that would allow Boeing to avoid prosecution over two deadly 737 MAX crashes. The planemaker has been facing a criminal fraud case in connection with two fatal crashes that killed 346 people. More from NPR's Ryan Lucas.

Jewish organizations gathered virtually today to mourn the young couple shot dead outside a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C. this week. NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports both worked at the Israeli embassy and were expected to become engaged soon.

Jewish organizations gathered virtually today to mourn the young couple shot dead outside a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C. this week. NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports both worked at the Israeli embassy and were expected to become engaged soon.

On Wall Street, the Dow dropped 256 points today. You're listening to NPR. A revival of the Tony Award-winning play Art will debut on Broadway this fall. As Jeff London reports from New York, the production will feature three well-known TV actors.

On Wall Street, the Dow dropped 256 points today. You're listening to NPR. A revival of the Tony Award-winning play Art will debut on Broadway this fall. As Jeff London reports from New York, the production will feature three well-known TV actors.

A jury in Paris has found the ringleader and seven other individuals guilty in the 2016 armed robbery of Kim Kardashian. Two other individuals were quitted in the case. The sentences being read by the court range from time in prison to fines. The stiffest sentence went to the 69-year-old ringleader. who received eight years in prison, though five of those were suspended.

A jury in Paris has found the ringleader and seven other individuals guilty in the 2016 armed robbery of Kim Kardashian. Two other individuals were quitted in the case. The sentences being read by the court range from time in prison to fines. The stiffest sentence went to the 69-year-old ringleader. who received eight years in prison, though five of those were suspended.

Three other individuals in the case were also sentenced to prison time. The group was found guilty of forcing their way into a hotel where Kardashian was staying in 2016, tying her up and stealing jewelry worth millions of dollars. Crude oil futures prices moved higher today as some buyers moved in ahead of the long holiday weekend.

Three other individuals in the case were also sentenced to prison time. The group was found guilty of forcing their way into a hotel where Kardashian was staying in 2016, tying her up and stealing jewelry worth millions of dollars. Crude oil futures prices moved higher today as some buyers moved in ahead of the long holiday weekend.

Oil up 33 cents a barrel to settle at $61.53 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.

Oil up 33 cents a barrel to settle at $61.53 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. The Trump administration is revoking Harvard's ability to enroll international students. NPR's list and ad warning reports details were sent in a letter to the school from the Department of Homeland Security.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. The Trump administration is revoking Harvard's ability to enroll international students. NPR's list and ad warning reports details were sent in a letter to the school from the Department of Homeland Security.

One of the victims of a fatal shooting in Washington, D.C. last night grew up in a Kansas suburb and was an active member of her Jewish community there. Reporter Solisu Kalakul from Kansas City has more.

One of the victims of a fatal shooting in Washington, D.C. last night grew up in a Kansas suburb and was an active member of her Jewish community there. Reporter Solisu Kalakul from Kansas City has more.