National

National

Restorative Justice Can Hold Alleged Abusers Like Cosby Accountable, Advocate Says

5:20pm July 03, 2021

NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with professor Jenn Jackson about the reversal of Bill Cosby's conviction and why they think restorative justice can ensure accountability and give victims closure.

National

A California Town Has No Reliable Running Water During A Heat Wave

4:19pm July 03, 2021

by Hafsa Fathima

Teviston is home to some 700 people, mostly farmworkers. Since early June, residents have been forced to use stored and bottled water after the pump in the town's only functioning well broke down.

An Afghan Army soldier patrols outside Bagram Air Base on July 2.

National

With No Parades And Little Ceremony, America's Longest War Draws To A Close

1:33pm July 03, 2021

by Tom Bowman

A major hub for the U.S. military is turned over to Afghan forces, effectively ending U.S. operations in Afghanistan.

A woman holds signs at a rally at the state Capitol on June 20 in Austin, Texas, to fight SB7, a controversial voting bill.

What's Next For Voting Rights After The Supreme Court's Decision

12:03pm July 03, 2021

by Domenico Montanaro

The ruling this week essentially gutted what's left of the Voting Rights Act, but there's a lot of action — and inaction — happening elsewhere on the topic. Here's what to watch for next.

National

California's Venice Beach Has become a Flashpoint In The State's Homelessness Crisis

8:45am July 03, 2021

by Anna Scott

Hundreds of unhoused people camp along its popular boardwalk. But now it's summer. Tourism is back, and politicians have plans to clear the area.

National

Rescue Crews Are Still Searching For Survivors 9 Days After The Florida Condo Collapse

8:45am July 03, 2021

by Adrian Florido

Hopes of rescuing more people from the collapsed building in Surfside, Fla., are fading.

The U.S. Saw Its Biggest Gain In Jobs Since Last Summer

8:45am July 03, 2021

by Scott Horsley

The American jobs market is hot at more and more people spend money and venture out for good and services.

Arts Venues Find Ways To Celebrate Joy And Process Grief As Vaccination Numbers Rise

8:45am July 03, 2021

by Elizabeth Blair

As vaccination rates increase, this summer promises many more options for live entertainment than last and arts organizations are trying to figure out what audiences want for their "hot vax summer."

Connie Rocha, now 95, is seen here during her StoryCorps interview in San Antonio on Feb. 18, 2008.

National

An Independent Spirit Guided Her Through World War II — And Beyond

7:54am July 03, 2021

by Jey Born

Connie Doria Rocha contributed to the war effort even though women were barred from combat. At StoryCorps, she recalls her time as a mechanic in the military.

National

Frederick Douglass' Descendants Read From 'What To The Slave Is The Fourth Of July?'

8:04pm July 02, 2021

Descendants of Frederick Douglass read excerpts from one of his most famous speeches: "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" Douglass gave this speech to a group of abolitionists 169 years ago.