A Look At The Challenges Of Writing Obituaries
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to writer Susan Soper, creator of "The ObitKit" about the challenges of writing someone's obituary.
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'She Will Not Be Missed': Children Deliver Harsh Send-Off In Mother's Death Notice
The Redwood Falls Gazette in Minnesota removed a death notice from its website last week after it sparked an outcry over what's fair to say about the deceased.
Landmark Climb: Alex Honnold, Tommy Caldwell Scale El Capitan In Under 2 Hours
The feat has been compared to the four-minute mile or a two-hour marathon — "but vertically," one climber adds. Still, they beat the impossibly steep odds Wednesday in California's Yosemite Valley.
Trump Says Summit With North Korea Could Be 'A Great Success'
Joined by Japan's leader, President Trump held out the possibility of normalizing relations with North Korea, ending the war between North and South and inviting Kim Jong Un to the White House.
S.C. Man Pleads Guilty To Enslaving Mentally Disabled Man
Former restaurant manager Bobby Paul Edwards admits that he used threats and physical violence and threats to force the man to work more than 100 hours a week without pay for years.
Yellowstone National Park Superintendent: 'I'm No Longer Wanted'
Daniel Wenk was informed Tuesday that he will be replaced with a new superintendent in August. Wenk says the move to oust him months before he had planned to retire feels punitive.
Worth The Whisk: How The Woman Behind Duke's Mayo Became A Tycoon
Long a Southern staple, Duke's Mayo is racking up converts among professional chefs across the U.S. But few know the surprising backstory of Eugenia Duke, the woman behind the century-old brand.
Arizona Police Officers On Leave After Video Showed Them Punching Unarmed Man
The Mesa Police Department is investigating footage from May 23 that shows officers hitting a black man in the face as he stood against a wall.
The Quiet Rage Of Mazie Hirono
The Hawaii senator is the chamber's only immigrant. The Democrat, who asks every nominee for any position if they've ever been accused of sexual misconduct, has a passion belied by her cool affect.
Game 3 Of The NBA Finals A Sort Of Homecoming For Golden State Warrior Quinn Cook
The NBA Finals continue to thrill fans, but for this Warriors reserve guard, it's an extra special moment. Two years ago Cook was slogging through basketball's minor leagues.