Why Venezuela's opposition has urged voters to boycott upcoming regional elections
Venezuela's opposition has urged voters to boycott up and coming regional elections - but this tactic has deeply divided the party - including one of Venezuela's most storied political families.
Phoenix Prepares For Possible Unrest As Trump Holds Campaign Style Rally
Phoenix is preparing for a visit Tuesday by President Trump. Police are preparing for possible clashes between immigration advocates and anti-immigrant activists.
Despite Different Styles, Dick Gregory And Jerry Lewis Inspired Generations Of Comics
Two giants of comedy died this weekend. Dick Gregory and Jerry Lewis had very different styles, but both men were hugely influential. There are many comedians who drew equal parts inspiration from both men.
Darkness Falls Across The Land As Total Solar Eclipse Passes Over U.S.
It was dark during the day on Monday as the total solar eclipse traveled across the U.S. from Oregon to South Carolina. NPR heard from some people who witnessed the astronomical show.
'Godzilla' Descends On Mexico City As Filmmakers Shoot Scenes In The Metropolis
While America was consumed by the total eclipse of the sun, residents of Mexico City witnessed a spectacle of a different order: Godzilla attacked the metropolis. Scenes from the new film were shot in the Mexican capital.
People Travel Across The Country To Get A Glimpse Of The Solar Eclipse
Americans are traveling to cities, towns and campsites across the country to get a good view of the Great American Eclipse. All Things Considered heard from a few of them as they witnessed eclipse in totality.
'Blinded By The Light': Your Contributions To Our Solar Eclipse Soundtrack
While watching the total eclipse, folks might want to follow along with some toe-tapping music about the sun, stars and moon. We've got the playlist for the wondrous sky event.
Like The Flag, Confederate Monuments Have Been 'Severely Tainted'
What most don't know is the reason why some of these monuments were erected in the first place: as a scare tactic. NPR's Dwane Brown speaks with University of Georgia history professor James Cobb.
Social Satirist Dick Gregory Was The 'First To Have A Crossover Market'
Funny man George Wallace remembers how comedian and activist Dick Gregory opened the door for black comics to enter the mainstream. Gregory died Saturday at age 84.
'Y Is For Yesterday': Sue Grafton's Penultimate Mystery Series Novel
Sue Grafton's latest novel is the second to last in a series spanning A to Z and 35 years worth of best-selling murder mysteries featuring fictional female detective Kinsey Millhone.
Sierra Leone Latest: Landslides Death Toll Nears 500
After devastating landslides, local authorities are calling for more than 10,000 people to evacuate as more rainfall is expected.