United Methodists Face Fractured Future
The decision by United Methodists to reaffirm a traditional stand on homosexuality and marriage leaves the church's future unclear.
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Beyond The Numbers, Living Through Chicago's Gun Violence In 'American Summer'
Alex Kotlowitz talks to NPR's Michel Martin about his book American Summer: Love and Death in Chicago. It explores the effects of daily gun violence on the spirit of individuals and the community.
Update On Separated Parent
A group of Central American parents separated from their children when they were deported from the U.S. say they have a legal right to be reunited with their kids.
For The Few Who Heat Homes With Coal, It's Still King
Nearly 130,000 homes in the U.S. still burn coal for heat. Despite decades of decline and concerns about climate change, companies in the coal home-heating business are optimistic about the future.
'Hard Capture Is Complete': SpaceX Capsule Docks With International Space Station
SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule successfully docked with the International Space Station Sunday. SpaceX is demonstrating the potential for a company to carry astronauts into orbit.
Sign Falsely Linking Muslim Congresswoman To Sept. 11 Sparks Outrage In West Virginia
The poster was on display at West Virginia's "GOP Day" on Friday. It provoked an argument, an injury, the resignation of a staff member and potential disciplinary action against a lawmaker.
Voices Of Trapped Miners Fall Silent In Indonesia As Rescuers Race To Save Them
"Since yesterday, we have heard no more voices from inside," said a local disaster official. Eight miners have died, and about three dozen more are thought to remain underground.
Which Trump World Player Do House Democrats Want To Talk To Next?
Michael Cohen was just the beginning. Lawmakers probably want to hear next from his infamous onetime real estate partner Felix Sater as well the Trump company CFO and the president's other associates.
Court Ruling Renews Debate On Women And The Draft
A federal judge says now that women can serve in combat, they should register with the selective service as men do. The current male-only registration, he says, is unconstitutional.
Arizona Lawmakers Consider Loosening Vaccination Requirements
Measles outbreaks have prompted some states to consider tightening up laws that allow exemptions from vaccines for personal or philosophical reasons. But in Arizona, lawmakers are going the other way.