Unpacking the $10 billion sale of the LA Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that the team will be sold for $10 billion. Author and historian Jeff Pearlman explains what this means for the franchise and the sport of basketball.
Intelligence Chief Ends In-Person Briefings On Foreign Interference In 2020 Election
Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe announced House and Senate intelligence panels will no longer receive in-person briefings on foreign interference in the 2020 election.
Biden Pushes Back At Trump's Law And Order Campaign
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden hit back at President Trump's law and order campaign messaging, saying the president "can't stop the violence because for years he has fomented it."
Legendary Georgetown Basketball Coach John Thompson Jr. Dies At 78
College basketball coach John Thompson Jr. died at age 78. During his years at Georgetown, he became the first Black coach to win an NCAA championship and took vocal stands on racial issues.
Wisconsin Republican State Senator On Police Reform Proposals
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Wisconsin Republican state Sen. Van Wanggaard about the police reform legislation he introduced and the governor's reform package he has rejected.
Israeli, U.S. Officials Arrive In UAE To Cement A Peace Deal
White House adviser Jared Kushner and Israeli officials are set to meet in the United Arab Emirates to tout a pending deal between the UAE and Israel.
Experts Fear Changes At Postal Service May Affect Black Communities
The Postal Service has been an important pathway into the middle class for generations of African-American workers. Many worry the current upheaval and a long privatization campaign put that at risk.
Bats Use Baby Talk To Teach Their Pups, Researchers Say
Researchers say mother bats use baby talk to communicate with their pups. Experts say that it helps bats learn the language.
'Black Panther' Star Chadwick Boseman's Legacy
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Jamil Smith of Rolling Stone about the state of opportunities for Black creators in Hollywood following the death of actor Chadwick Boseman.
Distance Learning Presents A Challenge For Students With ADHD
Distance learning is a big challenge for many students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other learning disabilities. And making it work often requires parents to become educators.
Communities Are Trying To Help Working Parents Who Face A Child Care Gap
With many schools opening up either part-time or remotely, working parents face a childcare gap. Districts and nonprofits are partnering to provide accessible childcare and remote learning options.