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.
What The Nuclear Accident Near A Missile Test Site Says About Russia's Aspirations
NPR's Mary Louise speaks with New York Times correspondent David Sanger about what the nuclear accident near a Russian missile test site reveals about the country's aspirations.
Trump Administration Postpones Tariffs On Some Popular Chinese Imports
The Trump administration is postponing tariffs on some popular Chinese imports from Sept. 1 until Dec. 15. The move is a significant retreat in the trade war. Stocks rose on the news.
Why Utility Companies Are Key To Slowing Climate Change
Some of the oldest companies in America are in the climate change debate. Utilities are supposed to deliver electricity cheaply and reliably. Now, regulators are trying to make them go green.
How And Why People Come Up With Conspiracy Theories
The unexplained suicide of Jeffrey Epstein has given rise to conspiracy theories. People sometimes seek simplistic answers when confronted by complex, coincidental or otherwise confusing phenomena.
Houston Suburb Revisits Its Position On Gun Control Following Recent Shootings
The shooting in El Paso is making some people, in what was once a solidly Republican district in the Houston suburbs, revisit their position on gun control measures.
The History Of 'Public Charge' Requirements In U.S. Immigration Law
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly looks at the history of the "public charge" requirement in U.S. immigration law with Kunal Parker, historian at the University of Miami School of Law.
Justice Department Moves To Decertify Union That Represents U.S. Immigration Judges
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Judge Ashley Tabaddor, president of the National Association of Immigration Judges, about the Justice Department's movement to decertify the union.
In This Omani Village, Locals Say Supernatural Creatures Are Behind Strange Events
An oasis town in the country of Oman is famous for its tales of spirits and jinns — possibly a result of its history as a fortress town surrounded by dangerous desert.
What Hong Kong's Laws Say About When The Chinese Military Can Intervene
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Martin Lee of the United Democrats of Hong Kong about when the mainland can intervene in Hong Kong affairs. He says military action must be requested by Hong Kong.
Guatemala's President-Elect Will Inherit Strained Relationship With U.S.
Guatemala enters a new era after the victory of a conservative former prison official with no previous governing experience. His challenges include deep corruption, poverty, violence and migration.
