Iranian-Americans react to U.S. airstrike on Iran
In the U.S., reaction from Iranian-Americans to Saturday's bombings in Iran is a mix of fear and concern. We speak with people in Los Angeles, which has a large population of Iranian-Americans.
Coronavirus Victims: Chicago Civil Engineer Kai Wong Sam
Chicago civil engineer Kai Wong Sam died in April from COVID-19. His wife talks about their childhood letters as pen pals and how they reconnected and fell in love years later.
What's The Value Of Seabird Poop?
Researchers say seabird excrement provides economic benefits of $470 million a year — and they say they hope that fact will raise awareness for the birds' conservation.
Listener Questions On School Reopenings Answered
Some schools are choosing to be remote-only this fall, while others have already reopened. NPR looks at the science and education issues facing families, states and educators as classes resume.
U.S. COVID-19 Death Toll Might Reach 300,000 by December, Researchers Predict
A team at the University of Washington's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation now projects the U.S. death toll from COVID-19 will reach nearly 300,000 by December.
Gen. Charles Brown Jr. To Become 1st Black Military Service Chief
The Air Force's new top officer, Gen. Charles Brown Jr., is the first African American to serve as a military service chief. He will be the first Black officer on the Joint Chiefs of Staff since 1993.
Who Is Sen. Anne Ranch?
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with TV comedy writer Charles Rogers about his satirical political campaign for a fake senator.
Portland Protests De-Escalate As Federal Agents Leave City Streets
Protests in Portland, Ore., have de-escalated since state troopers took over from federal law enforcement last week. But the truce is fragile, and some worry things could turn bad again.
New York Attorney General On The Lawsuit To Dissolve NRA
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with New York Attorney General Letitia James about the lawsuit to dissolve the National Rifle Association.
