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China's consumer market is massive, and breaking in isn't easy. Some U.S. products have struggled. But in recent years, an old American sneaker has become an unlikely success story: the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star.

Van Harris and his wife, Shirley, grew up in the same Brooklyn neighborhood, about a block from each other. During a visit to StoryCorps, Van recalled the day he first noticed Shirley: "She was about 10 years old, and she was beating up a couple of guys. ... I said, 'Geez, I'd like to meet a girl like that.' "

Rockstar Games' new shooter, Max Payne 3, offers a relatable hero, compelling dialogue, and other pleasures that go beyond mechanics.

The publication of Vatican documents alleging corruption among cardinals has triggered a major crisis in the Holy See. It has shed light on a Vatican gripped by intrigue and power struggles like a Renaissance court, and some observers say it highlights the Vatican's dire need for structural reform.

The U.S. and several governments worldwide have expelled Syrian diplomats in a coordinated protest against last weekend's massacre of more than 100 civilians in the village of Houla. The diplomatic fallout has spread to California, where Syrian Consul General Hazem Chehabi announced his resignation from the post. For more on his decision, Renee Montagne talks to Chehabi.

Former Labor Secretary Tom Perez won a key endorsement just days before Saturday's vote. Perez and Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota are the race's two front-runners.

For the growing field of Democrats running for president, the early stage of the campaign includes an important choice: whether to try and inspire with…

For Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, all politics are personal. Her focus on the fragility of the middle class dates back to key moments in her own life.

Lawmakers heard more Tuesday about the lung injuries associated with vaping. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there are hundreds more cases on top of the 530 previously confirmed.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with House Oversight Committee Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., about Postmaster General DeJoy's testimony on his cost-cutting measures at the U.S. Postal Service.