Iranian-Americans react to U.S. airstrike on Iran
In the U.S., reaction from Iranian-Americans to Saturday's bombings in Iran is a mix of fear and concern. We speak with people in Los Angeles, which has a large population of Iranian-Americans.
Survivors Of The Trinity Nuclear Test Weren't Warned — Then Were Lied To After
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Lesley Blume about the struggle of the survivors of the Trinity nuclear test in 1945 — one locals didn't know was coming and caused serious health issues.
Over A Dozen Officers Have Been Charged Since Colorado Passed Its Police Reform Laws
Colorado passed sweeping police reform laws after 2020's protests over the use of force by police. A year later, more than a dozen cops have been charged for crimes involving conduct.
Gas Stations In Britain Are Running Dry Due To The Post-Brexit Truck Driver Shortage
Gas stations across Great Britain are running dry due to a post-Brexit shortage of truck drivers. The government announced a plan to issue 5,000 temporary visas for truckers.
A High-Stakes Political Game Of Chicken Is Playing Out In Washington This Week
Senate Republicans are expected to block a vote to extend government funding and the raise the federal debt ceiling, increasing the odds of a government shutdown and a debt default in mid-October.
The Vaccine Mandate For Healthcare Workers Means Hospitals Are Losing Staff
New York healthcare workers must be vaccinated for COVID-19 or lose their jobs. At one rural hospital, opposition to the vaccine is exacerbating an existing labor shortage, forcing cuts to services.
Biden Still Hasn't Named A Leader For The FDA, Despite Its Importance In The Pandemic
President Biden's failure to name someone to head the Food and Drug Administration has perplexed public health experts who say it's baffling for the agency to be leaderless during the pandemic.
John Hinckley Jr., Who Shot Ronald Reagan, Will Be Unconditionally Released In 2022
John Hinckley Jr., who wounded then President Reagan and three others in a failed assassination attempt in 1981, will win unconditional release next year as part of a court settlement.
Remembering Seminal Philosopher Charles W. Mills
Philosopher Charles W. Mills has died at 70. He upended the canon of Western philosophy, calling out the whiteness in the discipline and adding the dimension of race to dominant liberal frameworks.
R. Kelly Is Found Guilty Of Sex Trafficking And Racketeering
Disgraced R&B star R. Kelly has been found guilty of charges including the sexual exploitation of children, bribery, racketeering and sex trafficking involving five victims
FBI Data Show An Unprecedented Spike In Murders Nationwide In 2020
The number of murders in the U.S. rose nearly 30% in 2020 compared to the previous year, according to FBI statistics. It is the largest single-year increase since the record-keeping began.