Isolated And Struggling, Many Seniors Are Turning To Suicide
The golden years are thought to be a well-earned, carefree time in life. But adults 65 and older now account for almost 1 in 5 suicides in America.
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Supreme Court Lets Trump Border Wall Move Forward, But Legal Fight Still Looms
A lower court had initially frozen the $2.5 billion in defense funds Trump had sought to use amid his emergency declaration earlier this year. Now liberal groups are seeking an expedited hearing.
What We Know: 'Mass Arrest' Of Marines Over Alleged Human Smuggling
As some 800 Marines gathered in formation at Camp Pendleton in California, 16 people were pulled out and put under arrest. An NCIS spokesperson said a total of 18 Marines have been apprehended.
Trump Signs Agreement With Guatemala To Limit Asylum Seekers
The agreement comes after Trump threatened to take "very severe" action against Guatemala, possibly including tariffs and a travel ban.
100 Year Later, Chicago Examines What The Red Summer Means To The City And Its People
A hundred years ago this week, a bloody race riot erupted in Chicago — one of several that occurred in the U.S. after WWI. Historians and an eye witness discuss the deadly riot and what came from it.
Pentagon To Deploy About 500 U.S. Troops To Saudi Arabia
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Steve Coll, dean of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, about the Pentagon's plan to send U.S. troops to Saudi Arabia.
New Study Says White Police Officers Are Not More Likely To Shoot Minority Suspects
A new peer-reviewed study of fatal police shootings says that white officers are not more likely to shoot and kill minority suspects. Critics contend it doesn't address racial disparities by police.
Emmett Till Memorial Sign To Be Replaced After Being Defaced
This week a photo of three students posing with guns in front of a sign commemorating Emmett Till went viral. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with journalist Jerry Mitchell, who reported on the photo.
Judge Quashed Warrant For Journalist's Phone After Police Downplayed His Occupation
Police searched Bryan Carmody's phone and raided his home and office this spring. A San Francisco judge has now quashed the warrant and ordered supporting court documents to be unsealed.
How A 'Perfect Storm' Cut Off Water To This Colorado Town
"Water is the oil of the 21st century. People don't quite understand how difficult it is to run a water system so you have clean drinking water," the town administrator said.