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.
Israel Increases Interrogations Of Country's Critics At Border And Ben Gurion Airport
Israeli authorities are increasingly questioning incoming foreigners about their political views and denying entry to some. It's raised the question of whether the country is limiting free speech.
Comedian Drew Michael And Director Jerrod Carmichael On Pushing Stand-Up's Boundaries
Comedian Drew Michael's new HBO special is missing something glaring: an audience. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Michael and director Jerrod Carmichael about pushing the boundaries of stand-up comedy.
People In Central America Sound Alarms About What They Say Are Setbacks For Democracy
In the last week Nicaragua and Guatemala moved to close separate United Nations groups working on human rights and anti-corruption efforts in what many say is a blow to democracy in Central America.
2 Reuters Journalists Sentenced To 7 Years In Prison In Myanmar
Two Reuters journalists were sentenced to seven years in prison in Myanmar on Monday. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Reuters Editor-in-chief Stephen Adler about the story the reporters were working on when they were arrested.
How Trump's Latest Threatened Tariffs Could Affect China And Its Leadership
President Trump's threats to impose another $200 billion worth of tariffs is having an impact on China's economy and leading to concerns about its leadership.
A Look Ahead To Movies Coming Out This Fall
A look at the would-be blockbusters and awards-contenders Hollywood has in store as we head into cooler weather.
Longtime 'Village Voice' Columnist Michael Musto Mourns The Paper's Closure
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Michael Musto, who wrote Village Voice's famous nightlife column for 30 years before he was laid off, and then returned in 2015 until the paper closed on Aug. 31.
Why Some Impoverished Venezuelans May Have A Harder Time Getting Remittances
Venezuelans rely on money sent from relatives working outside the country. But new rules and currency problems mean that now some have to leave the country themselves to receive the cash.
After Struggling To Turn Out Voters, Democrats Hope 2018 Will Be Different
Labor Day marks the start of the fall campaign season. This year, there's a lot of evidence that highly energized Democratic voters will turn out, eager to see their party take control of the U.S. House.