Remembering former Rep. Charles Rangel, who has died at 94
The Democrat represented a New York City district including the historically Black neighborhood of Harlem for nearly 50 years.
How Virginians Are Reacting To The Racial Controversies Consuming Their State
Residents of Richmond, Va., are struggling to grapple with the raft of scandals descending on their town.
Virginia Legislature Tries To Carry On With Business Amid Scandals In Top Offices
Lawmakers in Virginia are waiting for the other shoe to drop, as several state leaders have found themselves embroiled in scandal.
Baseball Trailblazer Frank Robinson Dies At 83
Baseball trailblazer Frank Robinson died Thursday at 83. He was the MLB's first African-American manager. Richard Justice of MLB.com remembers Robinson's remarkable career.
New Investigation Shows That Police Nationwide Often Mishandle Sexual Assault Cases
In Austin, Texas, there's a conversation about how law enforcement investigates sexual assault. Sexual assault survivors in Austin are speaking out and want a review of how police handle these cases.
Why Many In The Great Lakes Region Can't Afford Basic Drinking Water
The Great Lakes are one of the world's largest sources of fresh water. But an investigation from American Public Media and Great Lakes Today finds the cost of that water has doubled or tripled.
Former Energy Secretary Weighs In On Green New Deal Legislation
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Ernest Moniz, president and CEO of Energy Futures Initiative, about the Green New Deal, and his goal of limiting global temperature increases to two degrees Celsius.
A Mother Documents Her Final Months Of Life In 'Julie' Podcast
At age 37, Julie Yip-Williams was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer. She died in March 2018 and documented the final months of her extraordinary life for the new podcast, Julie.
Putting Mosquitoes On A Diet Might Help Stop Them From Biting Humans
New research finds that feeding mosquitoes human diet drugs causes them to lose their taste for human blood for days. The researchers hope this could be used to reduce the spread of disease.
Washington Public Health Official Discusses Measles Outbreak In Pacific Northwest
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Alan Melnick, director of public health for Clark County, Wash., about the measles outbreak in the Pacific Northwest. Clark County now has 50 confirmed cases.
Brexit Could Create Hard Border On Island Of Ireland, Threatening Fragile Peace
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Irish Deputy Prime Minister Simon Coveney, who is also the Foreign Affairs and Trade minister, about Brexit and trade and security issues.
