One Of The Last Navajo Code Talkers Dies At 94
Alfred Newman served from 1943 to 1945, transmitting codes in his native tongue which prevented the Japanese from gleaning U.S. intelligence during World War II.
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'Not The President's Lawyer': Senators Push Attorney General Pick On Impartiality
William Barr, who served as attorney general under George H.W. Bush, is being grilled by the Senate Judiciary Committee, which is full of potential Democratic 2020 presidential hopefuls.
Judge Throws Out Alabama Law That Protects Confederate Monuments
"The state has placed a thumb on the scale for a pro-confederacy message," Jefferson County Circuit Judge Michael Graffeo wrote in his opinion.
On Her Way Out, UNC Chancellor Orders Removal Of 'Silent Sam' Pedestal
The Confederate statue known as "Silent Sam" had stood on the main campus quad in Chapel Hill from 1913 until it was torn down by protesters in August 2018.
Traveling, Courage And Acts Of Kindness: A Human Story Of Illegal Border Crossing
In light of President Trump's plan to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, author Peter Behrens has this commentary and the story of one man who risked everything to come to the U.S. in 2017
Central Floridians Debate What People From Tampa Should Be Called
Central Florida is debating the question of what Tampa residents should be called. Tampanians, Tampans or is it Tampeños? NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with TV host Mario R. Núñez, who sparked this debate.
Cost To Military Of Extreme Weather Events Is Likely To Grow
The Marine Corps base Camp Lejeune was devastated by Hurricane Florence. Climate scientists say global warming will inevitably mean more such damage to the country's national security infrastructure.
L.A. Student Reporter Discusses Ongoing Teachers' Strike
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Carmen Gonzalez, a student reporter for Boyle Heights Beat, about the teachers' strike in Los Angeles.
UNC Chancellor Announces Removal Of Remaining Silent Sam Monument, Then Resigns
The chancellor at the University of North Carolina announced that the rest of the Silent Sam Confederate monument is coming down. She then announced her resignation as chancellor.
Some Travelers Expressing Gratitude For TSA Workers Amid Shutdown
As the shutdown continues, the number of TSA agents calling in sick continues to rise, meaning longer security lines. But some delayed travelers are mixing their frustration with gratitude.