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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.
20 Years After Embassy Attacks In Africa, U.S. Vows To Remain Vigilant
by Michele Kelemen
It's been 20 years since U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania were hit by blasts that killed more than 200 people. They were the first major attacks on U.S. targets by al-Qaida.
Student Activists In Bangladesh Demanding Safer Roads After Bus Kills 2 People
A bus in Dhaka, Bangladesh, ran over and killed two students, triggering a massive protest. Students are demanding justice in a country where traffic laws are poorly enforced.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Considering Taking Company Private
by Jasmine Garsd
Tesla stock soared on Tuesday after CEO Elon Musk said he's considering taking the company private. It also raised many questions about the future of the electric car company.
After A Car Bomb Killed A Syrian Rocket Scientist, Some Are Blaming Israeli Intelligence
A Syrian rocket scientist was allegedly assassinated by the Israeli spy agency, Mossad, in a car bomb on Saturday. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to Israeli journalist Ronen Bergman about the assassination and Israel's wider strategy of targeted killings.
Meet The Judge Presiding Over Paul Manafort's Trial
As the trial of Paul Manafort, President Trump's former campaign chairman continues, NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with former U.S. Attorney Kevin Mikolashek about the presiding judge in the case, T.S. Ellis.
Public Employee Unions Evicted From Offices As Result Of Trump's Executive Orders
by Brian Naylor
The Trump administration is forcing government employee unions out of federal buildings. Its part of the administration's effort to reduce the power of the unions, which are fighting back in court.
Diplomatic Dispute Between Saudi Arabia And Canada Continues To Escalate
by Jackie Northam
The Saudi government announced it will stop its national airline from traveling to Toronto. This comes after the Gulf nation expelled the Canadian ambassador and recalled its own ambassador.
Some States Say Federal Grants Aren't Enough To Secure Voting Systems
by Ashley Lopez
States across the country are in the process of receiving grants from the federal government to secure their voting systems. But local election officials worry the money won't be enough to make systems safer for the next election.
What Is And Isn't Permissible In The World Of Campaign Opposition Research
With more explanations from the Trump administration about a 2016 meeting with a Russian lawyer, NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with attorney Bob Bauer about what is and isn't permissible in the world of campaign opposition research.
How A Simple Act At A Louisiana Grocery Store Became A 'Miracle'
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Sid Edwards and Jordan Taylor about the supermarket "miracle" when Taylor reached out to Edward's autistic son, and how their lives have been affected since a video of the interaction went viral.
What Effects Tree Thinning Has On Wildfires
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Matthew Hurteau, a forest ecologist at University of New Mexico, about the effectiveness of tree clearing and thinning in preventing wildfires or mitigating their intensity.