France struggles to deal with the heatwave hitting much of Europe
Much of Europe, including France, is dealing with a brutal heatwave. Some people are better prepared than others in a country where most people do not have air conditioning.
National Parks Should Be Controlled By Indigenous Tribes, One Writer Argues
The National Parks Service has often been called "America's Best Idea." But David Treuer argues that, because that came at the cost of Native American homeland, they deserve to take control.
'Monoclonal Antibodies' Can Keep Coronavirus In Check, But Won't Stem Michigan Surge
Drugs that can help keep COVID-19 patients out of the hospital are playing only a small role in Michigan, where the pandemic is accelerating. Logistical challenges are to blame.
The Economy May Be On The Mend As Retail Sales Soar And Unemployment Claims Fall
Retail sales soared in March, as vaccinations and $1,400 relief payments boosted shoppers' outlook. New state unemployment claims also fell to their lowest level since the pandemic took hold.
Behind The Relatively Slow Vaccine Rollout In Canada
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with André Picard, health columnist with The Globe And Mail, about the reasons behind the relative slowness of COVID-19 vaccine rollouts in Canada.
Afghanistan's Ambassador to the U.S. Looks Toward A Future Without U.S. Troops
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Roya Rahmani, Afghanistan's ambassador to the U.S., about President Biden's decision to withdraw all remaining troops from Afghanistan by September of this year.
Kimberly Godwin Makes History As First Black Leader Of A Major Broadcast Newsroom
ABC News named Kimberly Godwin as president. She will be the first Black American leader of a major broadcast news division. Her hiring comes at a time of significant turnover in TV news post-Trump.
U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Russia For Election Meddling, Hacking
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Michael McFaul, former U.S. ambassador To Russia. The U.S. imposed new sanctions on Russia Thursday, which are just the latest attempts to thwart the Kremlin.
Lawmakers Question U.S. Capitol Police Inspector General Michael Bolton About Jan. 6
The Committee on House Administration questioned U.S. Capitol Police Inspector General Michael Bolton about the role of the Capitol Police on Jan. 6.
Video Released Of The Fatal Chicago Police Shooting Of 13-Year-Old Adam Toledo
As Chicago police released body-cam video of the police shooting death of Adam Toledo Thursday, Chicago's mayor called for a review to police policies regarding foot chases of suspects.
Michelin Guide Returns To Celebrate Resilience In The Restaurant World
The Michelin Guide is returning after a pandemic hiatus. They aim to celebrate resilience in restaurants and restaurateurs.