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.
Emergency Management Director On Challenges Oregon Is Facing In Dealing With Fires
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Andrew Phelps, director for the Oregon Office of Emergency Management, about the wildfires that continue to burn up and down the western part of the state.
Cyclists Bring Food And Water To People In Oregon Towns Destroyed By Fire
Fires have destroyed many homes in small towns in the West. An ad hoc bicycle team visits Talent, Ore. — a town largely destroyed by fire — and offers aid to those who stayed behind.
Giuliani Tries To Downplay His Contacts With Ukrainian Lawmaker Sanctioned By U.S.
Ukrainian lawmaker Andrii Derkach has been sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department. Now President Trump's attorney Rudy Giuliani is trying to downplay the significance of his contacts with Derkach.
What Trump's And Biden's Speeches At Sept. 11 Memorial Say About Them As Leaders
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Tolu Olorunnipa of The Washington Post about what Joe Biden and President Trump revealed about themselves as leaders as they marked the Sept. 11 anniversary.
Researchers Discover A Form Of 'Culture' Among Bonobos
Primatologists observed that different groups of bonobos have different dietary preferences — indicating a form of "culture" among the animals.
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.
Epic Games Founder On The Lawsuit Against Tech Giants
Last month, Epic Games sued Apple and Google over the commission fees they charge to download apps. Epic's founder, Timothy Sweeney, says tech giants control monopolies that have to be stopped.
