Keeping The Dead In Their Place
Unidentified coffins are a big problem in Louisiana, especially when they end up floating down flooded city streets.
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As Emanuel Pitches More Help For Kids, Violence-Weary Chicagoans Expect Little
Rahm Emanuel promises a "comprehensive solution" for the violence that's killed 500 this year, but neighborhood leaders say his administration is too damaged and his priorities too misplaced.
Midnight Curfew Imposed in Charlotte; Protester Wounded Wednesday Dies
The move by officials comes as demonstrators spend a third night protesting the killing of a black man by police, and as National Guard troops join city police in maintaining order.
Harvard Endowment Investment Declines 2 Percent
The nation's largest university endowment is underperforming and faces challenges due to churning leadership and a questionable investment strategy.
Tulsa Police Officer Will Face Manslaughter Charge In Unarmed Man's Death
"A warrant has been issued for her arrest," Tulsa's district attorney says of Betty Shelby, the police officer who shot and killed Terence Crutcher last Friday.
Police Reform Is Happening, But It's Hard To Track
There have been calls for police reforms since 2014, but there are practical limits to how fast a willingness to change can translate into its actually happening.
Amid A Business Boom, A Wealth Gap Between Races Leaves Some Struggling
The growing gap between America's rich and poor plagues many cities, including Boston, where the economy is flourishing. But a legacy of racial discrimination has left a huge wealth divide.
Yahoo Reveals Massive Data Breach; Internet Fixates On Fantasy Football
Yahoo says 500 million user accounts may have been breached. Social media erupt in jokes.
Charlotte, N.C., Police Prepare For Third Night Of Unrest
Law enforcement in Charlotte, N.C., is preparing for a third night of violence following Tuesday's fatal shooting of a man by police. The National Guard has been called in to help.
Stanford Biologist Invents Ultra Low Cost Scientific Tools
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Manu Prakash, a physical biologist and inventor at Stanford University, about being awarded a MacArthur fellowship this year. He talks about his work using bioengineering, not just for basic research, but to invent ultra low cost scientific tools, such as microscopes kids can use anywhere in the world.