The religious context of the Minnesota shootings
The man charged with killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband is connected to a once-fringe religious movement that is now growing quickly, and which uses inflammatory anti-abortion rhetoric.
New Normal: A U Of Michigan Resident Advisor On Strike
In our regular segment, "New Normal," we hear from Soneida Rodriguez, a resident advisor at the University of Michigan, who recently went on strike.
In Iowa, College Football Returns As State COVID-19 Cases Soar
A look at the state of colleges in Iowa, which has the third-highest number of new infections per capita in the U.S. Iowa State will play its first game of the season in an empty stadium.
Palestinians Condemn U.S.-Brokered Bahrain-Israel Normalization
Israeli and Bahraini leaders — along with President Trump — are praising their deal for normal relations, but it's a blow to Palestinian hopes to end the Israeli occupation.
White House Says Bahrain Answered A Call To Normalize Ties With Israel
The Trump administration says the small Arab state of Bahrain has answered its call to open formal relations with Israel. It comes as the White House has sought bigger regional players for such deals.
A Row Erupts In Britain Over 'Rule, Britannia!' At The Proms
On the final night of the Proms, a classical music festival in London, people usually sing the "Rule, Britannia!" song. But in the wake of anti-racism protests, the song was almost cut from the show.
Biden Campaign Reaches Out To Voters Via Phone Or Text. Will It be Enough?
Republicans say they're knocking on millions of doors in person. The Biden campaign hasn't been knocking on any doors for months. Instead, it's having conversations over the phone or via text.
'Likes': Tales That Dig Below The Surface Of Familiar Experiences
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with author Sarah Shun-Lien Bynum about her new book, Likes. In its stories, she peels back the rhythms of daily life to explore the dark, wondrous elements underneath.
Experts Say Colleges Should Rethink Punishing Students For Partying
Colleges have been publicly shaming students for partying — even fellow students are reporting others to campus police. But experts say shame has never worked in public health interventions.
Climate Change May Wipe Out Large Mangrove Forests, New Research Suggests
Mangroves help protect coastal areas from flooding and sequester more carbon than tropical forests. But new studies suggest they may be wiped out by the rise of sea levels.