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Why 1999 was such a big year for movies
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Brian Raftery, author of the book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen.
Chicago Police Superintendent Discusses City's Spike In Gun Violence
Chicago police superintendent Eddie T. Johnson speaks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about the city's recent spike in gun violence. The police say repairing their fractured relationship with the community is one way to curb crime.
Egypt's Foreign Minister Meets With Pompeo To Discuss Parallel Interests
by Michele Kelemen
Egypt's foreign minister met with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday as observers questioned the release of military aid to Cairo despite ongoing human rights abuses.
New York City Passes Legislation Restricting Growth Of Ride-Hailing Apps
by Stephen Nessen
New York City passed a law Wednesday capping the number of ride-hailing cars from companies such as Lyft and Uber for one year.
Ohio's Special Congressional Election Still Too Close To Call
by Mara Liasson
A special congressional election in Ohio remains too close to call. But since some Republicans think it should have been a "slam-dunk," there's plenty of anxiety over what it means for the GOP this fall.
Voters In Missouri Reject Right-To-Work Law In Rare Win For Labor
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to professor Jake Rosenfeld of Washington University in St. Louis about Missouri voters' rejection of the state's right-to-work law on Tuesday.
Is There A Better Way To Fight Massive Wildfires?
by Nathan Rott
Massive wildfires in Western states are rapidly depleting funds set aside to fight fires. At the same time, many experts argue our priorities are wrong — we should be spending more on prescribed burns, and less on fighting fires in unpopulated areas.
Explore 1 Of The World's Largest Collections Of Bird Eggs And Nests
The Western Foundation for Vertebrate Zoology in Camarillo, Calif., houses one of the largest collections of birds eggs and nests in the world. As part of our summer road trip collaboration with Atlas Obscura, we explore the collection and meet the scientists who run the foundation.