As July's Record Heat Builds Through August, Arctic Ice Keeps Melting
July 2016 was Earth's hottest month on record. And Arctic ice has shrunk this year almost as much as it did in 2012 — the most severe melt to date.
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How To Write A Resignation Letter In The Middle Of A Scandal
Is there a right way to write and handle a resignation letter when you're embroiled in a scandal? For many ousted bosses, "spending more time with my family" is the excuse of least resistance.
Week In Politics: Trump Campaign Shake-Ups
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution, and Eliana Johnson of the National Review. They discuss the recent shake-ups within the Trump campaign and the Clinton Foundation's announcement that if Hillary Clinton is elected president, the foundation will stop accepting donations from corporations or foreign governments.
Health Officials Identify More Cases Of Locally Acquired Zika In Florida
Health officials in Florida are investigating an area in Miami Beach where there are two new cases of locally acquired Zika virus. In all, federal and state officials are investigating nine areas in Florida where local Zika transmission may be taking place.
Montana Officials Close Yellowstone River To Fight Fish-Killing Parasite
An extraordinary effort to limit a widespread fish kill comes a week before the centennial celebration of the National Park Service.
Amid Tribe's Protest, Construction Of Oil Pipeline In N. Dakota Halts — For Now
Members of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe says a crude oil pipeline set to span from North Dakota to Illinois could contaminate their drinking water and sacred lands.
U.S. Women Win Water Polo Gold Medal, Repeating As Champions
It's the most goals ever scored in a women's water polo final, and the widest margin of victory.
'Mother Jones' Reporter Reveals Details Of Life Inside A Private Prison
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Mother Jones reporter Shane Bauer about what life is like in private prisons. For an undercover piece, he worked as a prison guard in a private prison for four months. On Thursday, the Justice Department said the federal government will not renew its contracts with private prison operators.
Modern Television Portrays Complex View Of The Middle Class
As part of the All Things Considered series, "The New Middle," we take a look at how the middle class has been portrayed on television.
Who Are The Duffer Brothers? 'Stranger Things' Creators On Netflix's Summer Hit
Netflix's surprise summer TV hit, Stranger Things, is full of scares and 1980s nostalgia. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Matt and Ross Duffer, the relatively unknown brothers behind the show.