Space Force officer reacts after Supreme Court allows transgender military ban
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Bree Fram, a U.S. Space Force officer, about the Supreme Court decision to allow the Trump administration's ban on trans troops to continue being enacted.
Week In Politics: The Fate Of The Latest Effort To Replace The Affordable Care Act
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with León Krauze of Univision and Guy Benson of Townhall about the political news of the week.
Estonian President Says Russia's Show Of Force Raises Issues Of 'Transparency, Trust'
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid about military exercises Russia carried out this week near Estonia's border, and what they mean for security in the region and for NATO.
Mexico Continues To Dig Out From 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake
Much of the damage and casualties from Tuesday's 7.1 magnitude earthquake have been in Mexico City. We hear from survivors, rescuers and those waiting to hear word of their loved ones.
'Victoria & Abdul' Explores Colonialism And Islamophobia During Queen's Reign
Victoria & Abdul is based on a true story about Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim. He started as a servant. She made him her teacher and trusted confidante, much to the dismay of her inner circle.
'Battle Of The Sexes' Poised To Be A Crowd-Pleaser All Over Again
Battle of the Sexes tells the story of the 1973 tennis match between Bobby Riggs and Billie Jean King. The event drew an enormous audience and NPR's Bob Mondello says the movie could too.
Major League Baseball Teams Look To Add Extra Netting After Yankee Stadium Accident
After a foul ball hit a young girl at Yankee Stadium this week, some Major League Baseball teams will be adding extra netting along the baselines to protect fans.
It Got A Little Batty At A Salt Lake City High School When Winged Visitors Arrived
A Salt Lake City high school had some uninvited visitors this week: hundreds of bats. But this wasn't the first time. They arrive every year because the school was built on a bat migratory path.
Republican Senate Primary In Alabama Is Exposing Deep Fissures In Party
Alabama GOP voters go to the polls Tuesday to choose their party's candidate in a special Senate election runoff between appointed Sen. Luther Strange and former Alabama Supreme Court Judge Roy Moore.
A Tale Of 2 States: How California And Texas May Fare Under GOP Health Plan
In the GOP's attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act, California would lose a lot of federal funding. Texas would gain a lot in the short term, but experts worry Texas would not use the money well.
Despite Urging Otherwise, Kurds In Iraq Move Forward With Scheduled Independence Vote
The U.S., Turkey, Iran and others want Iraq's Kurds to cancel an independence vote set for Monday. Most Iraqi Kurds want their own country, which could prompt Kurds in other countries to follow suit.
Powerful Storms Make For Compelling Stories, But Can Cause Mental Health Stress
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Shankar Vedantam, host of NPR's Hidden Brain podcast about how witnessing traumatic events — even from a great distance — can affect mental health.