Deadly storms ravage parts of Missouri and Kentucky
Deadly storms last night caused deaths in Missouri and Kentucky and damaged homes and businesses.
Author Discusses Standing In Solidarity With Nikole Hannah-Jones
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Martha Jones, author and professor of history at John Hopkins University, about her role in writing a letter of solidarity in The Root for Nikole Hannah-Jones.
U.S. Gold Gymnast Simone Biles Keeps Rewriting The Record Book
Christine Brennan, USA Today sports journalist, explains why Simone Biles' Yurchenko double pike feat on Saturday was remarkable — and why it wasn't awarded as such.
Taiwan Faces Uptick In Coronavirus Cases
Early in the pandemic, Taiwan was praised for handling COVID-19 exceptionally well. Now, Taiwan is struggling through its worst bout of coronavirus yet.
Couple Wed 70 Years Died Together, From COVID-19
Dick and Shirley Meek celebrated their 70 years of marriage in December of 2020. The following month, both died of COVID-19 within minutes of each other.
For Philadelphia Band Low Cut Connie, Music Became A Pandemic Support Group
Last year, cooped up at home, the band Low Cut Connie began to stream performances. Before long, they turned into a musical support group for fans coping with the pandemic.
George Floyd's Impact On The Fight For Racial Justice
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with author and police misconduct attorney Andrea Ritchie about how having George Floyd as a symbol in the fight against racial injustice impacts the wider movement.
Blinken Has Promised More Aid For Palestinians, Continued Support For Israel
Secretary of State Antony Blinken promised more aid for the Palestinians and continued support for Israel as he follows up in the region during the cease-fire between Hamas and Israel.
Biden Met With George Floyd's Family With Policing Bill Stuck In Limbo
President Biden met with the family of George Floyd Tuesday. He hoped to mark the first anniversary of Floyd's murder with passage of a policing bill, but it remains in limbo on Capitol Hill.
Why A 2014 Investigation Into War Crimes In Israel And Gaza Is Still Unfinished
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Diane Orentlicher, international law professor at American University, about the International Criminal Court's investigation into war crimes in Israel and Gaza.
Cryptocurrency Has Raised Environmental Concerns — Local Governments Are Stepping In
Even before Elon Musk got woke to how much dirty power Bitcoin consumes, local governments were moving to regulate crypto miners. Public pushback will be likely as crypto is branded carbon-intensive.
For Americans With Family In Gaza And Israel, The Faraway Conflict Hit Home
For Americans with family in Israel and Gaza, the recent fighting there hit close to home. Despite the cease-fire, their fears and feelings about a conflict thousands of miles away are still raw.