Army Love: A Fallen Soldier's Widow Tells Their Daughter How It All Began
This Memorial Day weekend at Storycorps, a mother and daughter remember a husband and father who died in Iraq when his Humvee hit an IED.
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Obama Makes Historic Visit To Hiroshima
President Obama is the first sitting U.S. president to visit the city since American warplanes bombed it in WWII. The president did not apologize, but some Japanese still found solace in his remarks.
#NPRreads: 4 Reads To Keep You Young This Weekend
Correspondents, editors and producers from our newsroom share the pieces that have kept them reading, using the #NPRreads hashtag. Each weekend, we highlight some of the best stories.
Farmers Wait, And Wait, For Guest Workers Amid H-2A Visa Delays
For the third year in a row, the H-2A visa program is running behind. That's left farmers waiting for planters and pickers even as the harvest season is well underway.
Dr. Heimlich Uses His Maneuver At Retirement Home, Saves 87-Year-Old Woman
The residents' dinner became quite an event. Henry Heimlich, 96, is famous for inventing a technique to help people who are choking.
Family of Kate Steinle Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The suit alleges San Francisco's "sanctuary city" immigration policies led to Steinle's death, allegedly at the hands of a man in the U.S. illegally. It also blames two federal agencies.
Kansas Supreme Court Rejects Lawmakers' Bid To Fix Education Funding
The Legislature has until June 30 to resolve an "inequitable and unconstitutional" funding structure, the court says, or else schools will have to close.
Top Alabama Lawmakers Embroiled In Political Scandal
Alabama has hit the trifecta of political scandal. Three top elected officials — one from each branch of government — are embroiled in controversy and could be forced from office.
Chef Eddie Huang On Cultural Identity And 'Intestine Sticky Rice Hot Dog'
Huang and his brothers, Evan and Emery, headed to China to reconnect with their culture, to eat lots and lots of food — and to cook. He's documented his travels in his new book, Double Cup Love.
Ship That Breast Milk For You? Companies Add Parent-Friendly Perks
Forget paid parental leave. Some companies offer compensation for surrogacy and adoption, or are helping traveling moms ship breast milk. The benefits are a relatively cheap way to recruit and retain.