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NPR's Rob Gifford reports the president of Taiwan has urged the United States to use wisdom in ending its standoff with China over the detained American crew. Taiwan could well be affected by the outcome of this crisis. The island wants to make a major arms purchase from the United States. Beijing opposes the sale.

Mark Pachter, director of the National Portrait Gallery, finds a donor to help the Smithsonian Insitution purchase Gilbert Stuart's 1796 portrait of George Washington. His ability to raise more than $20 million for the effort is a tribute to the lasting appeal of an iconic image.

NPR's Richard Gonzales reports on legislation debated in Sacramento last night that would allow the state to enter into long-term contracts to purchase electricity for California consumers. The bill passed the State Senate, but failed in the Assembly by three votes.

NPR's Kenneth Walker reports from Johannesburg on a corruption scandal related to a large South African arms deal. In exchange for approving the purchase of arms from European suppliers, high level government officials and their families allegedly received lucrative subcontracts and bribes.

Host Bob Edwards talks to Jim Kessler of the Americans for Gun Safety Foundation. He says states that don't require background checks for purchases at gun shows are responsible for a disproportionate number of guns used to commit crimes. The findings are included in a new study that the foundation releases today.

Justice Department's antitrust trial with JetBlue and American Airlines could interrupt JetBlue's purchase of Spirit.

Cairo is negotiating with the International Monetary Fund for a $4.8 billion loan to help pull Egypt out of its deep economic crisis. The government subsidizes wheat and fuel but is running out of money to purchase these crucial imports, and Egyptians are feeling the pinch.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he’s been working closely with President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and top White House aide, Jared Kushner, to get New York…

The stamps honor the Snake Island soldiers who answered a Russian calls to surrender with "Russian warship, go f*** yourself!" Ukraine's postal service had to limit purchases to six stamps apiece.

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Jan. 4 will give her first full address since being elected to her post, and she's given some hints about what she will make a priority.