Why 1999 was such a big year for movies
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Brian Raftery, author of the book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen.
Joe Biden's 2 Improbable Comebacks
Joe Biden will make his first speech to the nation Thursday as the Democratic Party's leader and presidential nominee. It will be the end of a long and rocky journey for him.
Former Trump Adviser Steve Bannon Charged With Fraud
Steve Bannon, President Trump's former political adviser, was among four people arrested Thursday in connection with an online fundraising scheme to pay for part of the wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Michigan To Pay Flint Residents $600 Million Over The City's Drinking Water
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Jeneyah McDonald, a Flint, Mich., resident, about a $600 million settlement the state of Michigan has reached with Flint residents over the city's drinking water.
How President Trump Pushes The Boundaries Of Norms In Office
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Susan Glasser of The New Yorker about how President Trump — such as with his recent comments on the QAnon conspiracy — push the boundaries of presidential norms.
Joe Biden To Accept Democratic Presidential Nomination On 4th Night Of DNC
Joe Biden will take center stage Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention, accepting the party's nomination for president decades after his first presidential run.
Why Do Zebras Have Stripes?
The stripes on zebras have been found to repel flies. But now researchers have found a black-and-white checkered pattern will, too — making them question the optical effect behind the phenomenon.
Police Arrest Leaders Of Student-Led Group That Challenges Thailand's Monarchy
Thai police have arrested leaders of a student-led, pro-democracy movement. The group has been challenging Thailand's government despite strict laws against criticism of the monarchy.
Putin's Rival Alexei Navalny In A Coma After Suspected Poisoning
One of Russian President Vladimir Putin's fiercest critics was admitted to hospital in critical condition — Alexei Navalny's staff believes he was poisoned shortly before taking a domestic flight.
'Dogs Are Not Cuddly Toys': New Law Requires Germans To Walk Their Dogs Twice A Day
Germany's Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture has announced a new law that would make all owners walk their dogs twice a day, starting next year.
'Tesla': A Movie About An Underrated Genius Who Challenged Edison
Tesla is a thoroughly eccentric biopic starring Ethan Hawke as the electrical engineer Nikola Tesla, a rival of Thomas Edison's.
'Sisters': A Thriller About A Terrifying Co-Dependent Relationship
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with British novelist Daisy Johnson about her new novel, Sisters. It's the story of two sisters who were born less than a year apart and have an especially strong connection.