France struggles to deal with the heatwave hitting much of Europe
Much of Europe, including France, is dealing with a brutal heatwave. Some people are better prepared than others in a country where most people do not have air conditioning.
Los Angeles Opens First Of 15 New Shelters To Help Homeless Community
Los Angeles has set up a homeless shelter in an area where a lot of people are living on the streets. The goal is to help people transition to full-time housing. But nearby businesses are skeptical.
Kenyan Runner Eliud Kipchog Breaks World Marathon Record In Berlin
Two hours, one minute and 39 seconds. That's what it took Kenyan runner Eliud Kipchoge to break the world marathon record last weekend in Berlin.
North And South Korean Leaders Set To Meet For Third Time This Year
Leaders of North and South Korea will meet Tuesday in Pyongyang for their third summit meeting this year.
Flooding From Hurricane Florence Also Poses Environmental Risks
Flood waters breached a pit of coal ash at a power plant in Wilmington, N.C., spilling heavy metals into a nearby lake. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Frank Holleman at the Southern Environmental Law Center about the risks of coal ash water contamination.
Actress Sally Field Discusses Her Relationship With Burt Reynolds
In her memoir, In Pieces, actress Sally Field remembers her relationship with actor Burt Reynolds. She writes that the relationship was controlling and emotionally abusive.
Sen. Mazie Hirono Weighs In On Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct Against Brett Kavanaugh
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, about the most recent developments in the confirmation process of Judge Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court.
Days After Hurricane Florence Made Landfall, Flooding Remains A Large Threat In N.C.
Residents of Fayetteville, N.C., are expecting more flooding throughout Monday. Hundreds of structures are at risk.
Wilmington, N.C, Residents Trying To Cope From Hurricane Florence Damage
Hurricane Florence turned Wilmington, N.C., from a peninsula into an island. People there are still suffering from loss of power, lots of road closures and are trying to cope.
Residents Allowed To Return To Their Homes After Gas Explosions North Of Boston
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Mayor Dan Rivera of Lawrence, Mass., about a series of natural gas explosions on Thursday that burned homes and resulted in one death.
Senate Could Hear From Woman With Allegations Of Sexual Assault Against Kavanaugh
After a woman went public with allegations that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when they were in high school some Senators want to delay the vote on his nomination.
Vontae Davis Ends NFL Career By Walking Off Field During Halftime
Vontae Davis decided to end his NFL career Sunday at halftime, while the Buffalo Bills were playing the Los Angeles Chargers. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with ESPN reporter Mike Rodak about the decision.