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Local News Hour - Thursday, December 10, 2015

On today's program Leslie Thatcher speaks with Summit County Council Member Kim Carson. Five local youth actors are performing in "It Happened One…

A woman holds her baby as she waits with other migrants on the Greek side of the fence along the border with Macedonia on Sunday. Macedonian is only allowing in refugees from the war-torn countries of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. Those not allowed into Macedonia are being bused to a sports stadium in Athens.

Migrants Hit A Roadblock On The Greece-Macedonia Border

Macedonia is blocking the path of migrants trying to head north, deeper into Europe. Greece is taking them back from the border to Athens, even as hundreds more arrive at the frontier every day.

Wal-Mart employee Adriana Cajuso takes payment from customer Yoalmi Matias at a store in Miami. By mid-2016, Wal-Mart says, customers will have the option of paying via their smartphones.

Wal-Mart To Launch New Mobile Pay System In 2016

There's already Apple Pay, Android Pay and Samsung Pay. Prepare for Wal-Mart Pay: a feature in Wal-Mart's app that will allow shoppers to check out with their smartphones.

Bernie Sanders, then mayor of Burlington, Vt., in 1981.

Bernie Sanders Has Stuck To The Same Message For 40 Years

The senator has built his political career on decrying a rigged economy. NPR found audio dating back to 1976 that is nearly indistinguishable from 2015 when it comes to this message.

Specialist Thomas McArdle (left) works with traders at the post that handles Dow Chemical on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. If a proposed merger goes through, Dow's and DuPont's respective shareholders would own about half of the new entity.

DuPont And Dow Agree On Terms For Huge Merger

After the merger, the resulting behemoth would be split into what Dow's chairman and CEO, Andrew Liveris, calls "three powerful new companies." That is, if regulators sign off on the deal.

Appeals Court Lets FanDuel, DraftKings Operate In N.Y. — For Now

The temporary stay was granted after a judge barred the fantasy sports sites from operating in New York state earlier in the day.

Andre Mack loves to incorporate humor into his work, but inside these casks is serious wine.

Baa Baa Black Sheep, Have You Any Wine? A Q&A With Winemaker André Mack

When most people think wine, they think centuries-old vineyards, not goofy puns and inviting labels. Nor do they necessarily think of black winemakers. André Mack wants to change all that.

Michael Fallon, British secretary of state for defense, talks to forces at a British air base in Cyprus on Dec. 5, days after <a href="http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/12/02/458227150/british-lawmakers-vote-to-extend-bombing-campaign-to-syria">a Parliament vote</a> approving U.K. airstrikes against ISIS in Syria.

LISTEN: The Man Who Picks British Bombing Targets In Syria

U.K. Defense Secretary Michael Fallon tells NPR that he has insisted on personally signing off before Royal Air Force Tornado warplanes strike any target in the campaign against ISIS.

Wind turbines outside Caledon in Cape Town, South Africa. Solar and wind farms are filling in the gaps during power shortages.

Wind And Sun Come To The Rescue In Power-Short South Africa

Is renewable energy worth the cost? This is a question being debated in Paris this week. Though there's no simple answer, in South Africa the verdict is in.

Local News Hour - Friday, December 11, 2015

On today's program, Leslie Thatcher speaks with Nicky DeFord, Senior Manager of Charitable Contributions for Vail Resorts, Park City Mayor Jack Thomas,…

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