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Fur seals fill up the beach of St. Paul Island, Alaska. Strict federal regulations have granted access to fur seals solely during a 47-day subsistence harvest in the summer, meaning the Unangan people have had time to harvest only about 400 seals per year.

U.S. May Ease Rules Restricting Alaska Natives From Harvesting Seal Meat

For decades, the government stood between the Unangan people and the fur seals they subsist on. But as the seal population declines, the proposed revisions now face opposition from the Humane Society.

A magazine's cover line in Beijing asks, "How will Trump the businessman change the world?" on Dec. 28, 2016, days after then President-elect Donald Trump tapped outspoken China critic Peter Navarro for a top trade position.

Inside The White House's Bitter Fight Over China

The White House has been strong against China in trade talks, but NPR and PBS Frontline found top advisers battled for more than a year over imposing billions of dollars in tariffs on Chinese imports.

How Instagram Is Changing Life For Artists

How do artists these days think about their work in our social media world? Sites like Instagram and YouTube are changing the way art is consumed, marketed and made.

Jill Biden spoke to NPR about her new book and her husband Joe Biden's recent overture to Anita Hill. "He apologized for the way the hearings were run. And so now it's kind of — it's time to move on," she said.

Jill Biden Says 'It's Time To Move On' From Anita Hill Controversy

The wife of 2020 Democratic candidate Joe Biden spoke to NPR about her new book, Where The Light Enters, reflecting on her life with the former vice president.

House Democrats have passed a bill to end the secrecy shielding donors behind unregulated dark money contributions.

Democrats Want To End Dark Money, But First They Want To Use It

"I have no misgivings," said the head of one group. "On election night 2018, I didn't hear anybody go, 'Oh jeez, we won! But gosh, wasn't all that stuff really bad that helped everybody win?' "

Dunleavy Administration Dismisses Marquardt As Alaska Ferries Chief

The Alaska Marine Highway System's top official lost her job last week to cost-cutting.That's according to Department of Transportation officials who say…

Cyclone Fani forced the evacuation of millions of people in South Asia, including in India's Odisha state. The storm left hundreds of homes destroyed.

Rare Summer Cyclone Leaves Dozens Dead In South Asia

Cyclone Fani tore through India and Bangladesh over the weekend, forcing the evacuation of millions of people.

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Former Unalaska mayor Shirley Marquardt has lost her job as the Alaska Marine Highway System's top official; cruise ship season is underway at the Port of…

If Drones Had 'Claws,' They Might Be Able To Fly For Longer

Small drones have a problem — their battery life runs out relatively quickly. A team of roboticists says it has created special landing gear that can help conserve precious battery life.

Traders and financial professionals work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Monday. U.S. stock markets fell sharply at the open but crept higher as the day wore on after President Trump threatened to raise tariffs on imports from China.

China 'Reneging' On Trade Commitments, U.S. Officials Say

China and the U.S. are scheduled to continue trade talks in Washington this week, but U.S. officials go into the negotiations accusing China of "reneging" on its commitments.

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