A special shoutout to fathers
A special shoutout to fathers on Father's Day.
New Discoveries Open Old Chapter In Tulsa Race Riots Of 1921
Archaeologists and historians announce that they've identified at least two sites consistent with mass graves in Tulsa, site of race riots in 1921 that had been pushed to the margins of history.
Scenes From The International Desk: Sex Abuse In India Hurts Entire Families
NPR international correspondent Lauren Frayer shares a conversation that never made it into a piece but has stuck with her since she taped it, with a man whose wife was the alleged victim of a priest.
French Anger Toward Macron And His Proposed Pension Changes Intensifies
In France, protests and strike actions against the government's plan to restructure the retirement system have continued, with much of the anger focused on President Emmanuel Macron.
Italy's 'Sardines' Movement Aims To Curb Far-Right, Anti-Immigrant Wave
The month-old "Sardines" movement in Italy is gaining momentum, drawing huge crowds of people rallying against racism and populism.
Majors Vs. Minors: Baseball Leagues Engaged In Battle
There's a spat brewing in America's favorite pastime. Major League Baseball is threatening to walk away from Minor League Baseball and create a new minor league system.
In Michigan, Swing District Democrat Says She Supports Impeachment
First-term Democratic lawmaker Elissa Slotkin announced Monday that she intends to vote to impeach President Trump. Voters in the closely-divided Michigan district are watching closely.
U.S. Aid To Ukraine Is Mostly Military, Not Cash
The U.S. accounts for almost all the foreign military assistance that Ukraine receives in its fight against Russia. Little is actually used on the front line, but it provides symbolic support.
How China Is Using Facial Recognition Technology
Facial recognition technology became part of the fabric of life in China in 2019. Enabled by a vast network of cameras across the country, the government is using the technology for surveillance.
Scenes From The International Desk: Bingo In Mosul
NPR international correspondent Jane Arraf shares a scene that never made it into a piece but has stuck with her since she taped it: a dumballa, or bingo, hall in Mosul, Iraq.
New Study Offers First Evidence Of Vaping's Long-Term Risks
The study finds that e-cigarettes are linked to increased risk of chronic lung diseases including emphysema, chronic bronchitis and COPD, as well as weakened immune defenses.
'The Speech' That Made Bernie Sanders A National Figure
Bernie Sanders' prominence as a national political figure can be traced to a moment in 2010: his filibuster criticizing a bipartisan tax deal that extended tax cuts for the wealthy.