If Michael Phelps Were A Country, Where Would His Gold Medal Tally Rank?
There are 205 countries competing in Rio, many for decades, and most of them can't match Phelps' total of 23 golds.
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Federal State Of Emergency Over Lead-Laced Water Ends In Flint, Mich.
The federal state of emergency in Flint, Mich. expires today, as the city continues to navigate a public health crisis caused by lead-laced water.
When The Legal System Disappoints A Victim Of Child Sex Abuse
Rachel Martin speaks with journalist Tennessee Watson, who's reported on her own experience being molested. [Editor's note: this conversation includes discussion of child sexual abuse.]
How Gig Economy Workers Make A Living
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with economics professor Alan Krueger of Princeton University about how people participate in the gig economy — particularly as Uber drivers — to supplement their incomes.
Riots Follow Fatal Police Shooting In Milwaukee
Violence erupted and businesses were set ablaze after an officer shot and killed a 23-year-old man during a foot chase Saturday. Police say the man was fleeing a traffic stop and armed with a gun.
Kenny Baker, Actor Who Played R2-D2, Dies At 81
Kenny Baker, the actor who played R2-D2 in Star Wars, has died after a long illness at the age of 81. We look back at the 3' 8" actor and the role that made him famous.
A Day In The Life Of A Homeless Woman Who Sleeps At A Skid Row Shelter
In Los Angeles, the number of homeless women has gone up 55 percent over the last three years. Many of those women patch together their days between the streets and shelters.
Cuba Prepares For Onslaught Of American Tourists As Commercial Flights Open Up
Commercial flights from the U.S. to Cuba begin this fall, and Cubans are preparing for a wave of American tourists. But some wonder how the surge in visitors might alter the island's slow pace.
Culinary Superstars Take Their Top-Rated Spanish Restaurant On The Road
The Roca brothers are taking on a huge logistical challenge this summer: They're recreating their cuisine in five cities, including London, San Francisco, Phoenix, Hong Kong and Santiago, Chile.
Milwaukee Violence In Wake Of Fatal Police Shooting
Protests turned violent, hours after an officer shot and killed an armed suspect who ran from police during a traffic stop. Cheryl Corley tells Rachel Martin about how local officials have responded.