Trump says there's an Israel-Iran ceasefire
President Trump said Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire, ending 12 days of conflict.
Aging Dams Across The U.S. Pose Catastrophic Risks
A dam that failed in Michigan in May isn't the only one at risk — thousands of aging dams nationwide are not just in poor shape but weren't built for today's heavier rains caused by climate change.
Food Bank Operators Brace For A Busy Month
With millions of people out of work, food banks have seen a major surge in demand since March. But August is set to be one of the busiest months yet, and that worries food bank operators.
John Lewis Honored In Renaming Of Virginia High School
In Fairfax County, Va., a high school once bearing the name of a Confederate general has been renamed John R. Lewis High School. The move to change the name was less contentious than expected.
In Reopening, The Smithsonian Looks To Balance Safety And Disability Access
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Beth Ziebarth, director of Access Smithsonian, about how the museums are adjusting their approach to accessibility as museums begin to reopen amid the pandemic.
Mexico's Poor Bear Brunt Of Coronavirus Toll
Wealthy jet-setters brought some of the first cases of the coronavirus into Mexico. But it's the poor who've suffered disproportionately, and the government's done little to ease their economic pain.
In Houston, Preparing For A Hurricane During A Pandemic
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Nickea Bradley, Houston's deputy director for emergency management, about the challenges of preparing for hurricane season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Late John Lewis' Final Trip Across The Edmund Pettus Bridge
The body of Congressman John Lewis crossed the Edmund Pettus bridge in Selma, Ala., on Sunday. It was a poignant moment at a hallowed place as the country honors the life of the civil rights icon.
Bread For The World President On Asking Rep. Yoho To Resign
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rev. Eugene Cho, president and CEO of Bread for the World, about the charity's decision to ask Rep. Ted Yoho to resign from its board.
On Zoom, Stand-Up Comedian Nore Davis Turns 'Pain Into A Joke'
Comedian Nore Davis' new comedy album, "LIVE from Comedy Trap House," was recorded entirely on Zoom.
With 2020 Olympics Postponed, Erik Shoji Stays On His Game
Olympic volleyball player Erik Shoji discusses what he's up to this summer now that the 2020 Tokyo Games have been pushed to next year.
