Los Angeles immigration raid protests update
Members of the California National Guard have arrived in downtown Los Angeles. President Trump ordered 2,000 Guard troops to be deployed following protests in the LA area over raids by ICE.
Transgender Rights Advocate And Journalist Monica Roberts Dies At 58
Pioneering transgender activist and journalist Monica Roberts died this week. She paved the way for mainstream reporting on transgender people and inspired countless transgender journalists.
What Did Chicano Moratorium Of 1970 Mean For Chicano Activists?
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium — a day when Mexican Americans in Los Angeles marched to protest the Vietnam War. It influenced a generation of Chicano activists.
What Will Happen To Commercial Real Estate As More People Work From Home?
The coronavirus pandemic forced many people to work from home. NPR looks into what remote work from home could mean for commercial real estate.
Week In Politics: Vice Presidential Debate, Outbreak In White House, Trump's Remarks
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with David Brooks of The New York Times and E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post about the political news of the week.
The Sound of Laughter Can Be Key In Determining People's Relationships
A new study showed that laughter is a better indicator in determining friendships than even speech. Volunteers were able to pinpoint groups of friends versus strangers by listening to their laughter.
Hurricane Delta Expected To Hit Louisiana 6 Weeks After Laura
Bringing powerful winds and storm surge, Hurricane Delta is moving toward Louisiana. The storm is forecast to affect some of the same areas Hurricane Laura devastated six weeks ago.
Pennsylvania Voters Don't Think Fracking Is A Big Issue Despite Trump's Focus On It
Pennsylvania is a major state for drilling natural gas. President Trump has made fracking a significant issue of his campaign in the swing state, but it's unclear how much it may help him.
Effects Of The Coronavirus Outbreak On The White House
NPR looks back at a chaotic week at the White House as it grapples with a coronavirus outbreak that has affected key staff members and sent others to work from home.
6 People Accused In Plot To Kidnap Michigan Governor
The FBI says it thwarted a militia plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and overthrow the local government.
British Company Tests A Jet Suit That Could Change Future Of Emergency Care
Gravity Industries teamed up with local paramedics to test a paramedic jet suit in northern England for what could be the future of emergency medical care.