Windsor Johnston

The administration is working to counter public frustrations with the economy as Republicans look to strengthen their position heading into November.

The mayor of Washington, D.C., has declared an emergency over the Potomac River sewage spill the worst of its kind in the nation's history.

Justin O'Neill from member station WAMU reports.

At the close on Wall Street, the Dow was down 267 points.

This is NPR.

The U.S.

women's hockey team has won the gold at the Winter Olympics.

Megan Keller scored the winning goal in overtime, beating Canada 2-1.

This is the third Olympic gold for the U.S.

women's team.

Some of the earliest writings contained instructions for making medicines.

Physical proof of such recipes is rare.

Science reporter Ari Daniel says research has found evidence for one recipe's surprising ingredients.

Nissan is issuing two major recalls involving one of its most popular crossover SUVs.

The company is recalling more than a half a million turbocharged rogue vehicles over engine and transmission defects that could cause a sudden loss of power.

Federal regulators say the problems may also increase the risk of a crash.

I'm Windsor Johnston and you're listening to NPR News from Washington.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston.

President Trump presided over the first meeting of what he calls his Board of Peace, announcing that the U.S.

will contribute $10 billion to the new organization.